^^' 


A  TREATISE 


ON 


THE    HORSE 


AND 


HIS    DISEASES. 

ILLUSTRATED. 


CONTAINING  AN   "INDEX   OF  DISEASES,"    WHICH  GIVES    THE    SYMPTOMS,  CAU8B,   AND  THB 
BEST  TREATMENT  OF  EACH;   A  TABLE  GIVING  ALL  THE  PKINCIPAL  DRUGS  USED  FOR 
THE  HORSE,   WITH  THE  ORDINARY  DOSE,  EFFECTS,  AND  ANTIDOTE   WHEN  A 
POISON  ;     A    TABLE    WITH  AN  ENGRAVING   OF  THE   HORSE'S  TEETH 
AT  DIFFERENT  AGES,  WITH  RULES  FOR    TELLING    THE   AGE 
OF  THE  HORSE  ;     A  VALUABLE  COLLECTION    OF    RE- 
CEIPTS,   AKD    MUCH    OTHER    VALUABLB 
INFORMATION. 


BY 

DR.    B.    J.    KEISTDALL   CO., 

ENOSBURGH  FALLS,  VT.,   U.S.A. 


REVISED   EDITION. 


ENOSBURGH  FALLS,  VT.: 
DR.  B.  J.   KENDALL  COMPANY,  PKlNTERa 

1906. 


PREFACE. 


It  has  been  one  of  our  greatest  aims,  in  preparing  matter  for  this  book, 
to  make  it  as  plain  as  possible  for  non-professional  readers,  and  to  give  them 
information  whioh  is  of  the  greatest  importance  to  horsemen,  and  yet  avoid 
all  technical  terms  as  much  as  possible,  and  also  condense  the  book  as  much 
as  we  can-without  leaving  out  the  real  essential  information  in  treating  each 
subject. 

It  contains  an  Index  of  Diseases,  giving  a  description  of  each,  with  causes, 
symptoms  and  treatment.  Also,  a  large  collection  of  Valuable  Receipts,  of 
which  many  single  receipts  are  worth,  to  every  horse  owner,  several  times  me 
price  of  the  book. 

The  treatment  given  for  each  disease  can  be  relied  on  as  being  the  best. 
To  aid  non-professional  horse  owners,  in  deciding  what  the  disease  may  be, 
we  give  engravings  which  show  the  positions  taken  in  the  different  stages  of 
diseases,  and  which  are  of  great  value  in  coming  to  a  positive  conclusion  as 
to  the  nature  of  the  disease. 


EXPLANATION  OF  THE  ENGRAVING  ON  THE  COVER. 


1.  Forehead. 

2.  Jaw. 

3.  Throat. 

4.  Breast. 

5.  Shoulder. 

6.  Arm. 

T.  Large  Pastern, 

8.  Small  Fastens 

9.  Witherso 
10.  BAek. 


11. 

Loin. 

12. 

Hip. 

l;i. 

Stifle. 

14. 

Thigh. 

15. 

Hamstring. 

16. 

Point  of  the  Hock 

17. 

Hock. 

18. 

Croup  or  Rump. 

19. 

Dock. 

20. 

Cann&n-BoneSo 

mDEX  OF  DISEASES. 


ABSCESS  OF  THE  BRAIN  is  caused  by  some  injury  to  tlie  head. 

Symptoms. — Refuses  food  ;  acts  dull  ;  a  slight  oozing  from  a  trivial 
injury  upon  the  skull ;  the  animal  i«  prostrated,  and  while  lying  down  con- 
tinues to  knock  his  head  against  the  groimd  violently  until  death  ensues. 

Treatment. — No  treatment  is  of  any  service. 

ABpOMlNAL  DROPSY  is  usually  the  result  of  chronic  inflammation 
of  the  bowels. 

Sympinms. — Head  hanging;  mouth  dry;  membranes  look  pale;  pulse 
hard.  If  the  horse  turns  about  suddenly  the  act  will  elicit  a  grunt.  Press- 
ure on  the  abdomen  will  cause  him  to  groan.  A  lack  of  spirits  ;  lies  down 
constantly  if  left  to  himself  ;  is  restless,  thirsty,  no  appetite  ;  is  w^eak, 
abdomen  enlarged  yet  the  horse  quite  thin  in  flesh,  hide-bound  and  con- 
stipated.    One  of  the  legs  and  the  sheath  are  sometimes  swelled. 

Treatment. — Begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  you  can  decide  as  to  the 
nature  of  the  disease.  Give,  night  and  morning,  20  grs.  extract  of  belladonna, 
10  grs.  sulphate  of  quinine,  35  grs.  iodide  of  iron,  \  gr.  strychnia.  Mix, 
and  give  at  each  dose.  Mix  5  ozs.  tincture  of  iodine  and  2  ozs.  creton  oil, 
and  apply  a  little  to  a  portion  of  the  abdomen  by  rubbing  down  to  the  skin 
and  shifting  to  a  different  location  when  the  skin  beeomes  sore.  Some  cases 
are  incurable. 

BOTS. — The  stomach  seems  to  be  the  natural  nursery  for  the  protection 
and  the  propagation  ©f  the  stomach  bot.  When  the  eggs  have  remained  in 
the  stomach  for  a  year  they  become  a  perfect  chrysalis  (that  is,  the  form  of 
a  butterfly  before  it  reaches  the  winged  state),  and  then  they  release  their 
hold  of  the  stomach  and  are  expelled  with  the  dung.  It  will  be  provided 
with  wings  in  a  short  time,  and  will  fly  about  commencing  the  propagation 
Qit  its  species  which  passes  through  the  same  period  of  incubation. 

(3) 


fi6¥9. 


Thev  are  of  two  kinds,  stomach  and  fundament  bots.  The  stomacli 
bots  are  the  result  of  turnmjs:  horses  into  pasture  in  the  summer  months, 
ana  are  produced  from  tne  eggs  laid  on  the  fore  legs  of  the  horse  by  the 
Dot  hv. 

avrnvtoms  are  an  unthrifty  coat,  and  loss  of  flesh  after  running  out  to 
Dasture. 

All  horses  which  run  out  to 
grass  are  quite  sure  to  have  bots 
in  their  stomachs,  and  as  there  is 
so  much  misconception  about 
bots  and  their  destructiveness  to 
horses  we  copy  the  result  of  a 
series  of  experiments  with  bots 
three-fourths  grown. 

When  immersed  in  rum  they 
live  twenty-five  hours ;  decoc- 
tion of  tobacco,  eleven  hours ; 
strong  oil  of  vitriol,  two  hours 
eighteen  minutes  ;  essential  oil  of 
mint,  two  hours  five  minutes. 
Were  immersed  without  appar- 
ent injury,  in  spirits  of  camphor, 
ten  hours ;  fish  oil,  forty-nine 
hours;  tincture  aloes,  ten  hours; 
in  brine,  ten  hours  ;  solution  in- 
digo, 10  hours.  A  number  of 
small  bots,  with  one  that  was  full 
grown,  were  immersed  in  a 
strong  solution  of  corrosive  sub- 
limate, one  of  the  most  powerful 
poisons  ;  the  small  ones  died  in  one  hour,  but  the  full  grown  one  was  taken 
out  of  the  solution,  six  hours  after  its  immersion,  apparently  unhurt. 

It  will  be  seen  by  the  aoove  experiments,  that  no  medicine  can  be  given 
which  will  affect  the  hot.  that  will  not  destroy  the  coating  of  the  stomach, 
and  iniure  or  kill  the  horse.  Ko  veterinary  surgeon  can  distinguish  the 
symptoms  of  bots  from  ttiose  of  colic.  In  fact,  there  is  but  little  doubt  that 
ninety-nine  out  of  every  one  nundred  cases  of  belly  ache  are  no  more  nor 
less  than  colic  and  not  bots.  and  should  be  treated  as  we  direct  in  the 
treatment  of  colic. 

Treatment.— The  greneral  condition  of  the  horse  should  be  improved, 
so  tljat  the  debilitating  effects  of  the  bots  may  not  interfere  with'  the 
general    health  of  the  horse.     It  is  generally  considered   ixnpossihit 


No.  1. 

"  2. 

•*  3. 

"  4- 

^  5. 

•*  6. 

••  7. 

"  8. 


The  female  fly  about  to  aeposit  an  egg 

The  male  Hj. 

The  egg  ita  natural  size. 

The  egg  magnifieQ. 

The  newly  hatched  bot- 

The  hot  fully  grown. 

The  head  of  a  hot  magnified. 

The  chrysalis. 


INFLAMMATION  OP  THE  BOWELS. 


No.  1.  The  female  about  to  deposit  an  egg. 

"  2,  The  egg  magnified. 

"  3.  The  hot. 

*'  4.  The  chrysalis. 

"  5.  The  male  fly. 


to  expel  or  destroy  the  bots. 
Give  the  following  tonic  med- 
icines to  improve  the  general 
condition  •  pulv.  gentian  J 
tb.,  pulv.  copperas  i  lb.,  pulv. 
fenugreek  i  lb.,  pulv.  elecam- 
pane i  lb.  Mix  well,  and  give 
a  large  tablespoonful  once  a 
day. 

Fundament  Bot.  —  Like  the 
stomach  bot,  this  is  also  the 
result  of  running  out  to  grass. 
Instead  of  the  eggs  being  de- 
posited on  the  legs  they  are 
deposited  on  the  lips  of  the 
horse.  They  are  found  in  the 
rectum,  and  often  seen  about 
the  anus  and  under  the  tail. 

Treatment. — Injections  of  raw 
linseed  oil,  or  of  tobacco  smoke. 


BOWELS,  INFLAJMMATIOK  OF.— The  symptoms  are  very  severe 
pain  in  the  belly,  varying  from  those  of  colic  in  being  a  continuous  pain 
(while  in  colic  there  are  inter\^als  of  rest  fram  pain),  rolling,  pawing,  sweat- 
ing, rapid  breathing  with  an  inclination  to  shift  about,  with  great  fever  and 
excitement.  The  disease  comes  on  more  gradually  than  colic  (which  see), 
legs  and  ears  cold,  belly  tender  uud  painful  on  pressure.  (See  cut  for  posi- 
tion of  nose,  etc.) 

Causes.  —  Constipation,  exposure  to 
cold,  drinking  cold  water  in  large  quan- 
tities when  hot,  hard  driving,  diarrhea, 
and  as  a  sequel  to  colic. 

The  above  named  causes,  when  occur- 
ring in  a  horse  predisposed  to  the  disease, 
are  quite  liable  to  bring  it  on. 

Treatment. — If  the  cause  is  constipa- 
tion, gi^"«  a  quart  •f  raw  linseed  oil,  and, 
if  necessary,  add  from  four  to  six  drops 
croton  oil.  If  the  cause  is  over-purging, 
give  au  oimc0  and  a  half  of  tincture  of  opium  in  a  half  pint  of  water, 


A     GENERAIi     SYl\rPTOM    OP 
DOMmAL    IRRITATION. 


AB- 


If 


6  BRONCHITIS. 

the  cause  should  be  other  than  costiveness  or  diarrhoea,  give  thirty  drops  of  the 
tincture  of  aconite  root,  and  repeat  it  in  two  hours.  Apply  blankets,  wrung 
out  of  hot  water,  to  the  belly,  and  renew  them  every  fifteen  minutes. 
Give  injections  of  warm  (not  hot)  water,  castile  soap,  and  a  handful  of 
table  salt  every  half  liour  until  the  bowels  move  some.  There  is  a  diversity 
of  opinion  in  regard  to  bleeding.  It  is  my  opmion  that  it  is  of  doubtful 
utility  in  this  disease. 

BRONCHITIS. —This  disease  consists  in  an  inflammation  of  the  air 
passages  of  the  lungs.  .  It  is  a  very  common  disease  among  horses,  and  is 
sometimes  confounded  with  inflammation  of  the  lungs  (or  lung  fever),  dis- 
tempers and  colds. 

Symptoms. — Begins  with  a  chill,  fever,  harsh  cough,  labored  breathing, 
mouth  hot  and  dry  with  loss  of  appetite,  and  in  one  or  two  days  a  discharge 
from  the  nostrils  wTll  be  observed. 

Treatment. — Give  the  horse  a  good,  comfortable  place  (not  too  close  nor 
the  reverse).  Give  fifteen  to  twenty  drops  tincture  of  aconite  root,  and  re- 
peat every  four  hours  until  six  doses  have  been  given,  which  will  probably 
relieve  the  fever.  Let  the  horse  have  plent}'  of  cold  water  to  drink.  We 
would  discourage  the  idea  of  bleeding,  as  it  would  be  more  likely  to  do 
harm  than  good. 

After  the  fever  has  subsided  (which  will  probably  be  about  the  second 
day),  give  a  few  powders  of  the  following:  IMix  piilv.  licorice  root.  pulv. 
fenugreek  and  pulv.  gentian,  two  ounces  of  each,  and  divide  into  six  pow- 
ders and  give  in  feed  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Chronic  Bronchitis  is  the  result  of  bad  treatment  of  acute  bronchitis, 
and  when  the  attack  has  been  prolonged  for  some  time. 

Symptoms. — A  cough  which  seems  to  be  confirmed,  with  discharge  from 
the  nostrils,  and  cough  worse  after  drinking  and  in  the  morning. 

Treatment. — Take  eight  ounces  pulv.  gentian  and  four  ounces  pulv.  sul- 
phate of  iron.  Mix  thoroughly  and  divide  into  thirty-five  powders  and  feed 
twice  a  day  until  all  has  been  given;  then  make  an  ointment  of  red  iodide 
of  mercury,  one  drachm,  lard,  one  ounce,  thoroughly  mixed  together. 
Apply  the  above  named  ointment  down  the  course  of  the  windpipe,  and  the 
next  day  apply  sweet  oil  or  lard  to  keep  the  skin  from  cracking.  Repeat 
the  application  of  the  ointment  in  one  week. 

BURNS  AND  SCALDS.— When  the  burn  is  so  deep  as  to  destroy  the 
skin  and  superficial  tissues,  we  would  recommend  raw  linsNced  oil,  applied 
with  bandages,  to  protect  the  parts  from  the  air,  and  allowed  to  remain  for 
several  days. 

But  when  the  skin  is  not  destroyed  we  have  found  that  "Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  "  is  an  excellent  remedy  for  such  burns  on  man;  so  we  feel  certain  it 
will  work  equally  well  on  any  aiaimal. 


CAPPED   ELBOW.  7 

CALLUS. — A  callus  is  a  thickening  of  the  cuticle  or  of  any  soft  part, 
caused  by  pressure  or  friction,  or  it  may  be  the  result  of  some  injury  which 
after  remaining  sore  for  some  time  finally  heals,  leaving  a  thick,  hard 
and  enlarged  surface  which  we  term  callus,  and  which  not  only  injures 
tlie  sale  of  the  horse  but  is  also  a  constant  "eye-sore"  to  the  owner. 

Treatment.  —We  can  only  recommend  one  course,  as  we  have  had  no 
experience  wiih  any  other  which  proved  successful,  and  that  is  to  apply 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  several  weeks,  as 
directed  for  spavin.  These  can  not  generally  be  removed  very  quickly,  3^et 
if  the  above  plan  is  followed  out  it  is  sure  to  be  effectual. 

CAPPED  ELBOW.— (Shoe  Boil.)  This  enlargement  on  the  point  of 
the  elbow  is  on  the  side  of  the  chest  just  behind  the  shoulder.  It  is  a  tumor 
(or  sometimes  a  simple  abscess)  caused  by  direct  pressure  against  the  calk 
or  heel  of  the  shoe;  particularly  when  the  latter  is  allowed  to  protrude  too 
far  backward.  Pads  are  made  b}'  harness  makers  w^hich  are  quite  useful  in 
protecting  the  parts  while  the  horse  is  lying.' 

Treatment.— li  the  tumor  is  soft  and  shovv^s  signs  of  containing  pus,  it 
would  be  well  to  open  it  and  allow  the  matter  to  escape.  Some  recom- 
mend that  the  tumor  be  dissected  out  with  a  knife  and  then  treated  as  any 
simple  wound  by  keeping  clean  until  it  heals.  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure" 
has  been  used  with  very  gratifying  results  for  Shoe  Boil.  It  should  be 
applied  twice  a  day  for  some  time,  the  same  as  when  it  is  desired  to  remove 
any  enlargement.  Some  get  an  idea  that  if  a  bottle  of  "Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  "  is  applied,  it  will  do  as  much  good  to  apply  the  whole  in  two  to  four 
days  as  to  be  as  many  weeks  in  using  it,  but  we  would  like  to  kave  it 
remembered  that  it  takes  time  to  remove  any  enlargement,  and  especially  if 
it  has  existed  for  any  length  of  time,  therefore  we  say  it  is  not  so  much  in 
the  quantity  used  in  a  given  time  as  in  the  length  of  time  it  is  used.  We 
know  of  no  remedy  that  is  so  certain  to  remove  Shoe  Boil,  w^hen  properly 
used,  as  "Kendall's  Spavin  Cure." 

CAPPED  HOCK.— This  is  a  soft  swelling  on  the  point  of  the  hock 
joint.  It  is  caused  by  kickmg  in  the  harness  or  stable,  or  by  being  kicked 
by  another  horse,  and  rarely  causes  any  lameness. 

Treatment.— KevidixWs  Spavin  Cure  used  as  for  capped  elbow  is  a  safe 
and  sure  remedy. 

CAPPED  KNEE. — Caused  by  some  injury  to  the  knee. 

Symptoms.— A  soft  tmnor  in  front  of  the  knee. 

Treatment.  -If  left  alone  it  would  probably  burst  and  leave  a  perma- 
nent blemish.  If  the  tumor  is  hot,  bathe  first  with  cold  water  to  reduce  the 
heat,  or  bind  on  cloths  wet  with  cold  water  and  chamge  often,  then  apply 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  as  directed  for  capped  elbow. 


COLIC. 


FIRST  STAGE  OF  SPASMODIC  COLIC. 


CA.VT'ERY.— (Firing.)  This  cruel  and  inhuman  practice  is  one  which 
has  been  practiced  in  the  past,  and  perhaps  is  to  a  slight  degree  now,  but 
we  sincerely  believe  it  to  be  one  which  ought  to  be  forbidden  "by  all  humane 
societies,  as  the  cases  which  are  benefited  are  very  few,  if  any,  that  could 
not  be  benefited  by  milder  and  more  humane  means.    (See  Firing  Horses.) 

COLIC. — Colic  is  a  very  com- 
mon as  well  as  a  very  dangerous 
disease.  There  are  two  forms : 
Spasmodic  and  Flatulent  Colic. 
The  former  is  of  a  spasmodic  na- 
ture, and  will,  in  severe  cases,  run 
into  inflammation  of  the  bowels 
and  cause  speedy  death,  if  not  re- 
lieved. 

Causes  of  Spasmodic  Co^ic  are 
drinking  cold  water  when  in  a 
heated  condition,  costiveness,  un- 
wholesome food,  undue  quantity 
of  food,  etc. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  is  suddenly  attacked  with  pain,  and  shows  evi- 
dence of  great  distress,  shifting  his  position  almost  constantly,  and 
manifesting  a  desire  to  lie  down.  But  in  a  few  minutes  these  symptoms 
disappear,  and  the  horse  is  easy  for  a  short  time,  when  they  return  with 
increasing  severity  until  the  horse  can  not  be  kept  upon  his  feet. 

A  cold  sweat  generally  breaks  out  over  the  body.  The  legs  and  ean 
remain  at  about  the  natural  temperature. 

He  looks  around  to  his  flanks,  mostly  at  the  right  side,  as  if  pointing 
out  the  seat  of  the  disease,  scrapes  the  ground  with  his  forward  foot,  and 
will  almost  strike  his  belly  with  his  hind  foot. 

The  horse  heaves  at  the  flanks;  he 
kicks  and  rolls,  and  seems  much  excited, 
and  sometimes  acts  as  though  he  wanted 
to  make  water,  which  he  can  not  do,  on 
account  of  the  urethra  being  spasmodi- 
cally contracted.  This  symptom  need 
not  be  treated  (as  it  frequently  is),  for  as 
soon  as  the  horse  is  relieved  of  the  colic, 
he  will  pass  water  freely.  Therefore 
follow  the  treatment  we  give  on  next 
page,  and  relieve  the  colic  as  soon  as 
possible. 


SECOND  STAGS  OF  6PASM0DIG 


COLIC. 


As  the  disease  advances  tlie  horse  will 
frequently  throw  himself  down  with  force, 
look  anxiously  at  the  sides  and  sometimes 
snap  with  his  teeth  at  his  sides,  and  strike 
upwards  with  his  hind  feet  as  they  do 
many  times  with  inflammation  of  the 
bowels. 


Colic. 


Symptoms  of 


Attacked  suddenly. 
Intervals  of  rest. 

Pulse  not  much  altered  in  the  early 
stage  of  the  disease. 

Rubbing  belly  gives  relief. 


THIRD   STAGE   OF   SPASMODIC 
COLIC. 

Inflammation  of  Bowels. 


Symptoms  come  on  gradiially. 

In  constant  pain. 

Pulse  small  and  mxich  quickened, 

and"  scarcely   to    be    felt  niany 

times. 
Belly  quite  tender  and  sore  to  the 

touch. 
Ears  and  legs  cold. 


Ears  and  legs  of  natural  tempera- 
ture. 
Motion  gives  relief.  Motion  increases  pain. 

Strength  scarcely  affected.  Strength  rapidly  failing. 

Tr-eatment.  Relieve  the  pain  by  giving  one  ounce  sulphuric  ether,  two 
ounces  of  tincture  of  opium  (laudanum)  and  a  pint  of  raw  linseed  oil,  and,  if 
not  relieved  in  an  hour,  repeat  the  dose,  If  there  is  not  relief  in  a  reasona- 
ble length  of  time  after  the  second  dose  is  given,  some  recommeud  bleeding 
from  six  to  ten  quarts  from  the  neck  vein,  but  we  think  it  is  rarely  neces- 
sary to  do  this.  Occasionally  walk  the  norse  about  to  excite  fcae  bowels  to 
action. 

The  following  mixtu/ e  is  said  to  be  very  good : 

Take  aromatic  spirits  of  ammonia  1  pint,  sulphuric  ether  1  pint, 
sweet  spirits  ©f  nitre  \\  pints,  gum  opium  (made  fine)  4  ounces,  cam- 
phor gum  4  ounces,  assafa^tida  4  ounces.  Mix  all  together,  and  shake 
frequently  for  twelve  or  fifteen  days;  then  filter  or  strain  through  flannel, 
and  It  will  be  ready  for  use.  Dose— one  tablespoonful  in  a  little  water, 
repeated  in  thirty  minutes.  A  larger  dose  may  be  given  sometimes  in  very 
severe  cases. 

Another  excellent  remedy,  which  is  alwa3^s  at  hand,  is  one  heaping  table- 
spoonful  of  saleratus  mixed  with  one  pint  of  milk,  and  given  at  one  dose. 

Always  begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  possible. 

Flatulent  Colic,  Windy  Colic,  etc.— The  horse  is  uneasy,  hangs  the 
head,  and  exhibits  a  few  of  the  general  symptoms  Of  spasmodic  colic  before 
there  is  any  enlargement  of  the  belly ;  but  more  particularly  after,  for  as 


10 


C0RN8. 


FIRST   STAGES  OF  FLATULENT 
COLIC. 


soon  as  the  belly  swells  the  pawing  commences,  although  it  is  not  so  vio- 
lent as  in  spa!<morlic  colic. 

There  is  but  little  rolling  or  kicking  at  the  belly  as  in  spasmodic  colic, 
and  1  he  hori^e  is  not  inclined  to  move  ,.  ^   - 

alK)ut  much.  Alter  from  one  to  four 
days  the  belly  becomes  much  in- 
creased in  size  (if  the  disease  is  not 
checked),  and  the  animal  becomes 
restless. 

Trentment.—'Df)  not  bleed  for  f  at- 
ulent  colic.  Try  an  injection  first,  and 
if  g:\9>  or  Avind  come  away  with  it,  the 
patient  will  most  likely  recover  soon: 
but  if  no  benefit  is  derived  from  the 
injeciion,  give  the  remedies  as  recommended  for  spasmodic  colic.  Let  the  • 
horse  be  led  around  quietly  until  the  medicine  has  had  time  to  take  effect,  so  as 
to  prevent  his  falling  or  rolling,  as  it  might  cau.se  rupture  of  the  diaphragm. 

CORXS  appear  in  the  angle  of  the  hoof  near  the  heel,  and  are  generally 
caused  by  the  shoes  being  worn  too  long,  causing  the  shell  of  the  hoof  to 
grow  over  the  shoe,  which  allows  the  weight  to  press  upon  the  sole;  or  the 
shoe  gets  moved  from  its  proper  position,  or  perhaps  never  was  placed  there. 
As  a  general  rule,'  the  pi'oduction  of  corns  may  b«  laid 
to  the  shoer. 

Upon  cutting  away  the  horn  there  will  be  found  a 
red  spot ;  but  if  very  bad,  the  color  will  be  a  dark 
purple,  and  it  will  be  deeper  seated. 

IVmtvicnt. — Dress  down  the  bruised  part  until  quite 
thin,  and  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  quite  freely,  and 
then  put  on  the  shoe,  so  fitted  that  there  will  be  no  pres- 
sure on  the  part.  Apply  the  Spavin  Cure  for  several 
days.  If  the  above  treatment  fails  (which  it  probably  will  not),  then  dress 
down  the  bruised  part,  thin  as  before,  and  apply  Kendall's  Blister  (which 
will  be  sent  by  mail  on  receipt  of  50  c),  thoroughly  rubbed  in,  and  con- 
tinue to  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  as  recommended  in  treatment  of  bone 
spavin. 

"CURB. — This  is  one  of  the  many  diseases  of  tbe  hock-joint,  and  consists 
of  an  enlargement  or  gradual  bulging  out  at  the  posterior  part  of  the  hock. 
(See  engraving. ) 

Cauae.—  Cuvh  is  generally  caused  by  a  strain  from  galloping  on  uneven 
ground,  wrenching  the  liml).  prancing  and  leaping,  etc.  It  is  one  of  the 
evils  which  occur  among  the  better  breed  of  horses.     Man  delights  in 


SITUATION  OF  A 
CORN. 


DEBILITY. 


11 


SOUND  HOCK, 


CURB. 


CURB.  BANDAGE. 


--  V'.  ----'-''^  -^ 


THE  SUTJEST  JVTETnOD  OF  PRODUC- 
ING   CUIIB. 


showing  off  the  animal  he  i?  mounted 
upon,  and  so  it  has  ever  been  Avith 
man,  Avomau  or  chikl ;  they  are  alwaya 
plca.scd  by  the  pranciag  of  the  horse, 
wliich,  never! heless,  is  a  very  fruitful 
cau.^e  of  curb.  Pulling  horses  up  sud- 
denly ou  their  haunches  is  asserted  to 
be  a  frequent  cause  of  curb. 

Treatmchi. — Perfect  rest  ;  if  hot, 
bandage  it  and  keep  it  constantly  a\  et 
with  cold  mnUr  and  saltpetre  for  a  few 
days  until  the  iunainma4iou  lias  ceased, 
then  apply  Kcnd-'tll':*  Spavin  Cure  two 
or  three  times  a  da}-,  and  rub  atcU  with 
the  hand.  In  some  cases  it  is  Avefl  to 
apply  the  bandage  after  each  application 
ef  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  always  applying  the  bandage  as  smooth  as  pos- 
sible and  rather  tight.  In  very  bad  or  very  old  cases  we  would  recommend 
using  Kendall's  Blister,  as  directed,  for  ring-bone. 

DEBILITY.— This  condition  accompanies  many  diseases  ;  for  this 
reason  anything  which  has  a  tendency  to  reduce  the  strength  of  the  horse 
should  b«  avoided  while  treating  the  various  diseases,  especially  of  the 
chest. 

Sj/mpfoms  of  grnfral  debtUti/ are  swelling  of  the  legs,  breast,  belly  and 
sheath.     The  horse  is  very  Aveak,  and  staggers  as  he  Avalks. 

Caiiscx  are  bleeding  in  treating  diseases,  starA'ing,  and  insufficient  and 
improper -diet  giA-en  to  sick  horses  Avh en  they  should  have  been  supported 
by  good  and  suflScient  food  during  their  sickness. 

Treatment. — Give  the  tonic  poAvders  Avhich  Ave  recommend  under  the 
head  of  Bots,  once  or  tAvice  a  day,  with  a  "liberal  amount  of  good  feed 
and  Avater,  and  allow  Jiiin  to  recover  AA'hoUy  before  putting  him  into  hard 
work. 


12 


DTSKNTSET, 


DEFORmTIES  IN  YOUNG  COLTS  are  usually  caused  by  an  insuf- 
ficient nourishment  ;  but  if  the  colt  is  taught  to  suck  milk  from  a  bottle  or 
something  else,  so  as  to  become  well  nourished,  deformities  of  the  limbs  will 
usually  be  removed. 

■  DIARRHCEA. — "When  this  disease  is  not  attended  with  pain,  griping  or 
pawing,  as  in  colic,  it  will  generally  require  no  treatment,  but  if  it  con- 
tinues, and  the  horse  shows  signs  of  pain  or  colic,  there  is  reason  for  the 
belief  that  there  is  some  irritating  poison  retained  in  the  bowels  which  does 
not  pass  away  in  the  excrement.     (See  Dysentery. ) 

Treatment. — Treatment  that  will  allay  pain  is  demanded. 

Give  twenty  drops  of  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  little  water,  and 
follow  with  a  powder  as  given  below,  every  three  hours,  until  the  horse  is 
better.  Take  prepared  chalk,  5  drachms  ;  catechu,  pulverized,  1  drachm ; 
pulverized  opium,  10  grains;  mix,  and  give  as  stated  above.  Give  plenty  of 
good  cold  w^ater  to  drink. 

When  the  diarrhoea  is  better,  give  bran  mash  for  a  few  days,  and  add  a 
little  ground  flaxseed  if  convenient. 

DYSENTERY,  ACUTE.— This  disease  in  the  horse  is  very  violent, 
because  the  length  and  size  of  the  intestines  of  the  horse  render  any  disease 
within  them  a  very  serious  affair. 

Cause. — Acute  dysentery  is  caused  by  taking  some  acrid  substance  into 
the  stomach,  such  as  crolon  oil  with  aloes,  which  produce  an  inflam- 
matory purgation  ;  or  from  the  injudicious  use  of  various  poisons,  such  as 
tartar  emetic,  corrosive  sublimate,  blue  vitriol,  arsenic,  etc.,  etc.  Nearly  all 
of  these  substances  will  be  eaten  readily  if  mixed  with  the  grain,  therefore 
any  person  not  knowing  the 
proper  quantities  of  such  poi- 
sons to  give,  should  not  venture 
to  use  them. 

Symptoms   are  obscure    at 
the    commencement.      As    in 
nearly    all    disorders    of    the       -. 
intestines,  so  in  this,  there  is    ^ 
pain   in    the    abdomen.     The  ^ 
pain  may  be  slight  at  first  or  I   Ai 
it  may  be  so  violent  as  to  be  "^a^ 
confounded    with    the    pangs 
of  coiic  ;  the  thirst  is  excessive  ; 
the  st«Gch  offensive. 

The  pasitioa  •f  the  body,  as 
shown  in  the  engraving,  is 
expressive  of  abdomina)  pain 


SUFFEKIKG   FKOM    THE    EFFECTS  OF  ▲ 


BKTEMpBf!. 


IS 


f^eatment  the  same  as  for  diarrhoea,  with  larger  doses  of  opium  when 
the  pain  is  violent.  Keep  the  horse  and  stable  clean,  and  give  the  liorse 
good  care.  Do  not  be  concerned  about  the  bowels  if  they  do  not  move  at 
all  for  several  days. 

DISTEMPER— (Strangles.)  This  foiTn  of  sore  tJiroat  is  characterized 
by  swelling  between  the  bones  of  the  lower  jaw,  which  terminates  in  an 


STKANGLES. 


Cause. — A  specific  poison  in  the 
blood,  which  but  few  horses  escape. 
Treatment.  —  The  opinions  of 
different  veterinarians  vary; in  re- 
gard to  the  treatment,  some  recom- 
mending poultices  while  others 
forbid  it,  etc.,  but  the  following 
plan  is  undoubtedly  as  good  a  one 
as  any. 

Give  grass  or  soft  feed  and  but 

little,    if    any,   medicine,    and    if 

♦  thought  best  to    do    anything  to 

hasten  the  suppuration  apply  warm  poultices,  or  some  like  blistering.     The 

appetite  will  return  when  the  abscess  breaks  or  is  opened. 

EPIZOOTIC. — This  disease  attacks  many  animals  at  the  same  time,  and 
originates  in  one  common  cause. 

Treatment. — A  few  years  ago,  when  nearly  everj^  horse  in  the  country  had 
this  disease,  hundreds  were  either  not  treated  at  all  or  improperly  treated, 
and  consequently  many  were  left  in  a  bad  condition,  which  they  did  not 
outgrow  for  months,  and  others  died  for  want  of  proper  treatment.  At 
this  time  I  was  called  upon  to  prescribe  for  many,  and  I  soon  found  that 
Prof.  Flint's  Hoi-se  and  Cattle  Renovating  Powders  were  the  very  best 
thiug-  I  could  give.  Dose :  tablespoonf ul  three  times  a  day  at  first,  and 
then  only  twice  each  day. 

Every  horse  that  took  the  above  powders  recovered  fully,  and  none  were 
troubled  with  the  bad  after-effects  which  followed  many  that  received  no 
treatment. 

FARCY. — This  is  a  scrofulous  disease  affecting  the  horse. 

S/^mptoms.— The  hair  looks  rough  and  unhealthy;  one  of  the  legs  will 
generally  swell  to  a  very  large  size,  generally  the  fore  leg— hot  and  pain- 
ful— and  in  a  short  time  will  break  out  m  small  running  sores,  discharging 
a  thin,  unhealthy  fluid,  and  sometimes  the  discharge  is  thicker. 


14  FIRING  HOUSES. 

On  the  side  of  the  nock,  body  or  inside  of  the  leg  will  be  felt  a  thick  stii^- 
stance  imdt;r  tlie  skin  but  iriomewhat  elevated  and  hardened,  and  interrupted 
at  distances  with  n  small  sore  similar  to  that  on  the  kg.  In  some  cases  soft, 
puffy  swellings  will  be  found  about  many  parts  of  the  body. 

Valine. — Poorly  ventilated  stables  which  ar-e  overcrowded  with  horses;  in- 
oculation from  the  virus  of  the  glandered  or  farcied  horses,  and  this  viras 
producing  a  ferment  in  the  blood.  Absorption  of  pus  into  thy  blood  is 
liable  to  produce  either  farcy,  gland^ers  or  some  other  zj^motic  disease. 

Treaimerit. — Understanding  the  cause  of  this  disease  you  will  readily  see 
what  the  treatment  should  be — that  by  removmg  the  cause  t4ie  effects  will 
cease.  Give  a  tablespoonful  of  sulphite  (not  sulphate)  of  soda  twice  a 
day. 

This  remedy  will  stop  all  fermentation  and  purify  the  blood.  It  would 
be  well  to  conlinvic  the  sulphite  of  soda  two  or  throe  times  a  week  foFafew 
weeks  after  the  horse  seems  to  be  v.-ell. 

After  leaving  off  the  sulphite  of  soda  five  the  tonic  powders  as  dLi-«cted 
in  the  treatment  for  hots,  to  improve  the  general  condition  of  the  horse. 
Give  good  and  generous  feed. 

Another  plan  is  to  give  the  folloAving  powders  once  or  twice  a  day: 
Take  sulphur,  8  ozs. ;  saltpetre,  4  ozs. ;  black  anlimony,  2  ozs. ;  mix,  and  give 
one  tablespoon-ful. 

Another  mode  of  treating  this  di!^e:i!^e  is  to  give  three  drachms  of  sul- 
phatie  of  copper  every  nrght,  in  the  food,  uutiJ  the  h«ise  refusys  to  oat. 
After  a  few  days,  repeat;  but  if  the  ciisc  is  bad,  give  the  medicine  as  a 
drench  in  water,  for  ten  days,  if  he  will  not  take  it  in  kis  food. 

The  horse,  as  well  as  all  his  clothing  and  articles!  u.sed  in  feeding  him, 
should  be  removed  from  ail  healthy  animals,  as  this  is  one  of  tlw  contagious 
diseases  of  the  horse. 

FIRING  HORSES.— I  cstn  fully  indorse  the  following  statements  of  Dr. 
Robt.  McChire  in  regard  to  this  inhuman  practice.  He  says:  "This  is  an 
operation  which  is  a  great  favorite,  and  in  mueh  repute  among  horse  doc- 
tors. For  my  part  I  think  it  not  only  cruel  and  barbarous,  but  unnecessary, 
doing  no  good  Tfhatever,  and  in  many  cases  a  positive  injur}',  the  effects 
of  which  will  never  disappear  from  the  leg.s  ani  body  while  the  animal 
lives.  Firing  is  intended  by  its  advocates  to  prevent  and  cure  spavin,  curljs, 
sprains  and  ring-l»nnes  by  scoring  the  part«  with  a  iH?d  hot  iron  in  lines  over 
the  part  that  is  thought  will  he  diseased  or  is  already  so."    (See  Cautery.) 

FOOT  DISEASES.— iVrtr^wZar  disease.— {^ec  engraving  on  cover  for 
location.) 

Tills  IS  a  serious  disease,  and  is  sometimes  very  obscure  in  its  symp- 


FOUNDER.  Ig 

toras,  according  to  the  stage  of  the  disease.  Fortunately  this  disease  is  rarely 
met  with,  but  it  is  a  fruitful  cause  of  permanent  lameness.  It  is  many 
times  attributed  to  some  difficulty  in  the  shoulder. 

Cause.—  'H.a.rd  work  upon  pavements  causing  slight  inflammation  wliich 
is  neglected,  and  the  horse  kept  at  Avork  so  that  the  inflammation  continues 
until  it  ends  in  ulceration. 

Symptoms  are  obscure  and  jTt  a  "ry  muf;h  like  many  of  the  symptoms 
of  other  diseases  of  the  feet  and  legs  and  shouklers.  It  is  determi^U'd 
chie%  by  an  undue  amount  of  boat  In  the  foot,  and  by  the  fact  that  no 
disease  can  be  found  elsewhere  or  of  a  different  character. 

Treatment. — Raise  the  foot  and  pour  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  to  tbe 
frog  and  the  back  part  of  the  foot  and  heel,  aud  rub  it  well  ap  imto  the  hair, 
repeating  tliis  process  two  or  three  times  r  day,  for  two  «r  three  weeks,  or 
more,  if  necessary.  In  bed  ewes,  if  the  lameness  doss  not  subiside  in  two  or 
three  weeks,  wo  would  recommend  to  blister  as  recommended  for  ring-bone, 
and  follow  up  with  the  use  ©f  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  The  above  tr-eatraent 
has  pror\^ed  to  be  the  most  latiifactory  of  any  treat^ient  known  to  us. 

Poultices  sometimes  relieve  the  pain. 

FOUNDER.  (Lamimtis.) — This  disea&e  is  inflanamation  of  the  sensitive 
laminae  of  tho  foot,  of  which  there  are  two  kinds,  acute  and  chronic,  the 
latter  being  a  contiauation  of  tfie  former.  The  acute  form  is  invariably 
cm-ed,  if  properly  treated,  but  the  chronic  form  is  generally  considered 
incurable  ;  it  can  be  relieved  very  much,  but  the  leet  are  always  afterwards 
sore  and  tender  in  front. 

Cause. — Allowing  to  drink  cold  water,  when  ove/htated  and  tired  from 
overw^ork,  standing  in  the  cold  air  (or  where  the  WMid  will  strike  the  horse) 
while  warm,  driving  through  a  river  while  warm,  long  and  hard  drives 
over  dry  roads,  etc. 

Symptoms.— Tha  horse  will  stand  upon  his  heels,  ■with  fore  feet  and  legs 
stretched  out  as  far  as  lie  can  get  them  so  as  to  throw  the  weight  off  as  much 
as  possi'ble  ;  and  he  can  scarcel}^  be  made  to  move.  The  horse  has. 
fever  and  considerable  constitutional  disturbance,  m  the  acute  form  of  the 
disease. 

Treatment  (of  ac7ite  founder.)— Qive  the  horse  a  good  bedding  of  straw, 
in  a  large,  Well  ventilated  stall,  so  as  t©  encourage  him  to  Me  down,  which, 
by  remo^'ing  th«  weight  from  tlie  inflamed  parts,  will  relieve  his  sufferings 
very  much  and  assist  m  hastening  the  cure.  As  soon  as  his  bed  is  fixed,  give 
him  twenty  drops  of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  half  pint  of  cold 
water,  poured  into  his  mouth  with  a  bottle  having  a  strong  neck,  and  repeat 
this  dose  every  four  Hours  \mlil  six  or  eight  doses  have  been  given.  •  Also 
apply  a  cloth  wet  in  ice-water  to  the  feet,  and  keep  wet  with  the  same  f'vr 


16  CaHONlC  POUNDER. 

several  hours  until  the  severe  pain  has  been  relieved.  Wet  the  cloths  often, 
and  continue  for  two  or  three  days,  or  longer  if  necessary.  Give  plenty  of 
cold  water  to  drink.  The  above  treatment  should  be  adopted  as  soon  as 
possible  after  the  horse  has  been  attacked  with  founder.  Let  the  horse  have 
rest  until  he  has  fully  recovered.  Give  grass  or  mashes  for  two  or  three 
days,  and  then  give  a  good  and  fair  amount  of  feed. 

After  the  treatment  recommended  above,  if  there  should  still  be  tender- 
ness, we  would  recommend  the  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  remove  it, 
as  directed  for  foot  diseases. 

Although  bleeding  is  quite  strongly  recommended  by  some,  yet  I  am 
firmly  of  the  opinion  that  the  above  plan,  if  properly  carried  out,  will  be 
much  more  successful. 

CHRONIC  FOUNDER  in  its  worst  form  is  not  curable,  but  may  be 
palliated.  The  treatment  should  depend  principally  upon  softening  the 
hoof  by  oiling  well  with  castor  oil,  and  continuing  to  keep  the  hoof  well 
oiled  on  the  bottom  and  sides  up  on  to  the  skin. 

We  would  also  recommend  in  shoeing  to  place  a  piece  of  sole  leather 
which  will  cover  the  whole  of  the  bottom  of  the  foot  under  the  shoe 
and  drive  the  nails  through  the  leather  so  as  to  hold  it  as  long  as  the  shoe 
remains  on,  then  pack  oakum  or  cotton  batting  saturated  with  tar  under  the 
leather  so  as  to  soften  up  the  bottom  of  the  hoof.  This  works  admirably 
in  many  cases. 

Some  pare  the  soles  of  the  feet  and  then  allow  them  to  stand  in  about 
•six  inches  of  sawdust,  wet  a  little  every  morning  for  two  or  three  weeks. 
This  is  also  a  good  plan  to  follow  when  horses  are  recovering  from  acute 
founder. 

The  treatment  most  likely  to  effect  a  permanent  cure  is  that  recom- 
mended for  foot  diseases,  which  see. 

FRACTURE.— The  term  fracture  is  here  used  to  signify  a  broken  bone. 
A  fracture  is  termed  simple  when  the  bone  only  is  divided;  compound, 
when  in  addition  there  is  an  external  wound  of  the  integuments  com- 
municating with  it ;  comminuted,  when  the  bone  is  broken  or  crushed  into 
several  pieces. 

The  simple  fracture  is  the  only  variety  which  calls  for  much  notice,  in 
view  of  the  fact  that  it  is  usually  of  but  little  use  to  attempt  to  treat  either 
of  the  other  two  varieties. 

Many  cases  of  simple  fracture  may  be  successfully  treated  so  that  the 
horse  will  be  useful  for  many  purposes,  if  not  for  driving. 

Symptoms.— K  broken  bone  is  usually  detected  quite  easily,  especially 
when  it  is  a  long  bone  of  the  leg,  as  the  horse  has  not  the  power  to  move, 
and  also  by  the  looseness  of  the  leg.  The  horse  is  in  great  pain,  excitement, 
sweating,  etc. 


PEACTUEB. 


It 


A  GOOD  WAY  TO  SLING  A  HORSE  WHEN  IT  IS  THOUGHT  BEST  TO  DO  SO. 


Treatment. — If  in  the  summer  season,  place  the  horse  in  the  field  or 
yard,  but  in  winter  in  a  large,  comfortable  stable  or  in  the  barn-yard,  if 
well  protected  from  wind  and  storm.  Do  not  give  too  much  bedding  nor 
allow  anything  to  be  in  the  way  of  the  foot,  so  that  it  can  be  carried 
without  interruption.  Give  twenty-five  drops  tincture  aconite  root  every 
five  hours,  for  the  first  twenty  or  twenty-five  hours,  to  lessen  the  fever 
and  pain. 

Place  the  broken  leg  in  a  position  as  near  like  the  other  as  possible  in 
shape  and  also  (by  actual  measurement)  to  be  of  the  same  length,  for  it  is 
by  neglecting  the  measurement  that  some  are  left  to  unite  shorter  than  the 
sound  leg. 

When  the  leg  is  placed  in  the  same  shape  and  length  of  the  sound  one, 
apply  a  good  coating  of  tar  to  the  leg,  around,  below  and  above  the  peint 
of  fracture.  Then  wrap  the  whole  leg  in  carded  cotton  or  coarse  tow,  and 
place  over  this  splints  cut  out  of  pieces  of  boards,  which  will  rest  evenly 
upon  the  leg  prepared  as  above,  and  fill  all  unevenness  with  the  tow  or 
cotton. 

Have  three  or  four  splints,  so  as  to  hold  the  leg  in  position  constantly. 
Secure  the  whole  by  carefully  applying  a  strong  bandage,  or  by  tying  with 
soft  cord,  and  make  it  perfectly  secure,  so  that  the  horse  will  not  move  the 
leg  where  fractured  before  it  has  had  time  to  unite. 

It  is  considered  by  some  as  bad  practice  to  sling  a  horse  from  his  feei 


18.  FROST   BITES. 

(n  cases  of'  fracture,  and  he  will  seldom  put  his  foot  to  the  ground  until  tiie 
fracture  has  united,  so  that  it  is  hot  necessary  to  sling. 

Examine  the  splints  daily  and  see  that  they  do  not  get  loose. 

Give  the  liorse  a  liberal  amount  of  good  feed  and  cold  water. 

When  the  horse  is  kept  in  a  stall  it  is  well  to  make  a  hole  in  the  floor, 
underneath  the  foot  of  the  broken  leg,  so  that  he  caa  stand  with  the  leg  at 
full  length. 

With  the  splints  properly  applied  the  horse  may  safely  be  left  to  himself 
and  nature  will  do  the  rest. 

FROST  BITES.— A  state  of  numbness  or  torpif action  of  a  part  of  the 
body,  caused  by  intense  cold,  which,  unless  relieved  by  proper  remedies,  is 
liable  to  be  followed  by  death  of  the  part.  Horses  are  most  liable  to  be 
troubled  with  frost-bites  on  the  heels  and  the  back  part  of  the  hind  legs, 
which  swell  badly,  and  are  sometimes  mistaken  for  scratches. 

Treatment. — It  Is  very  important  in  the  treatment  of  frost-bites  that  heat 
should  not  be  applied  cuddenly,  but  that  very  cold  water  be  applied,  by 
which  means  the  frost  is  extracted  vciy  slowly. 

Any  frozen  parts  should  not  be  rubbed  until  the  frost  has  been  extracted. 

After  the  heat  has  returned  to  the  part,  we  know  of  nothing  which  we 
think  will  work  better  thnn  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  applied  several  times; 
as  by  so  doing  the  great  pain  and  soreness  which  is  sine  to  follow  is  gener- 
ally averted,  and  thus  the  bad  running  sores  which  sometimes  follow  are 
prevented.     The  above  treatment  is  also  well  adapted  to  frost-bites  on  man, 

GL ANDERS. — This  disease  is  alike  fruitful  of  evil  to  man  and  beast, 
and  is  generally  considered  incurable. 

A  horse  may  have  latent  glanders  for  years,  and  work  well,  the  disease 
being  during  this  time  as  contagious  as  in  its  developed  state. 

Cause.. — The  cause  is  somewhat  varied  in  different  cases,  and  may  be 
attributed  to  filth,  starvation,  or  to  debilitating  diseases,  as  lung  fever, 
catarrh  or  any  disease  capable  of  generating  pus,  which  being  absorbed  into 
the  circulation  forms  a  ferment  within  the  blood. 

Symptoms. — The  membrane  lining  the  nostrils  assumes  a  leaden  or  pur- 
ple color,  accompanied  by  a  thin,  acrid,  tran^jparent  and  odorless  discharge. 
This  is  the  first  stage,  during  which  the  general  health  does  not  suffer  and 
the  horse  may  do  his  ordinary  work. 

The  discharge  grows  thicker,  and  sinks  when  placed  in  water.  The 
membrane  lining  the  nostrils  will  be  found  to  have  sores,  ragged  and  de- 
pressed at  the  top,  with  varicose  veins  loading  to  them  from  all  sides. 

The  appetite  fails,  and  the  horse  assumes  an  emaciated  and  dull  appear- 
ance. He  will  be  hide-bound,  and  his  legs  swell  during  the  day  and  the 
swelling  go  down  at  night. 


GREASE   HEIiLgi  1§ 

The  ulceration  of  the  nose  is  very  bad,  and  tke  sores  spread  into  his 
throat .  tiie  body  also  is  sometimes  afflicted  with  sores.  The  horse  ultimately 
dies  in  a  wasted  condition. 

Treatment— Most  horsemen  recommend  that  the  horse  be  shot  as  soon 
as  it  is  decided  that  he  is  afflicted  with  glanders,  as  they  consider  the  disease 
incurable,  but  if  the  following  treatment  is  adopted  early  it  may  prove  suc- 
cessful ; 

Give  from  one-half  to  one  ounce  doses  of  sulphite  of  soda  at  night,  in 
cut  feed,  for  sevei-al  weeks,  and  five  grains  Spani^L  flies  (powdered)  with  it. 
Give,  at  the  same  time,  every  morning  and  noon,  a  powder  consisting  of 
three  drachms  powdered  gentian,  and  two  drachms  powdered  sulphate  of 
copper.  Give  the  medicines  for  a  long  time,  not  only  to  cure  the  disease 
but  to  improve  the  general  health.  Give  a  good  liberal  feed,  and  change  the 
feed  often. 

GREASE  HEELS.— This  disease  of  the  heels  and  legs  of  horses  is  char- 
acterized by  a  white,  offensive,  greasy  discharge  from  the  heels  of  the  horse. 
The  skin  becomes  hot,  tender  and  swollen,  and  sometimes  sloughs  away, 
leaving  an  ugly  sore. 

Cause. — Sudden  changes  of  the  temperature  of  the  earth,  whether  it  be 
from  heat  to  cold  or  from  wet  to  dry.  This  disease  generally  follows  wet 
streets,  stables  or  lands. 

Treatment. — Keep  the  legs  dry  and  cleansed  well  with  castile  soap  and 
soft  w^ter;  then  apply,  once  a  day,  verdigris,  one-half  ounce;  rum  or  proof 
spirits,  one  pint ;  mix,  and  shake  well  before  applying.  Or  apply  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure  after  washing  well.  Seme  use  water,  one  pint ;  sulpJiuric  acid, 
two  draehms;  corrosive  sublimate,  one  drachm.  31ix,  and  shake  before 
using.  Some  cases  will  be  cured  by  keeping  clean  and  applying  glycerine, 
four  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  one  drachm;  mixed,  and  applied  twice  a  day. 
\Yhile  some  cases  are  cured  quite  readily,  others  will  not  heal  for  a  long 
time. 

For  obstinate  cases  use  the  following:  Take  one  pound  concentrated 
lye  and  dissolve  it  in  two  quarts  water,  and  bottle  for  use ;  when  needed,  pour 
a  wine-glassful  of  the  solution  of  lye  into  six  quarts  of  cold  water,  and  wash 
and  bathe  the  heels  for  half  an  hour,  night  and  morning.  Dry  the  heels 
often  after  the  bathing,  as  they  will  become  very  moist.     (See  Scratches.) 

HEAVES. — This  disease  is  due  to  rupture  and  enlargement  of  the  air 
cells  of  the  lungs,  which  lessens  the  value  and  usefulness  of  the  horse. 

There  is  every  degree  of  intensity  to  be  seen  in  this  disease,  from  the  case 
that  is  so  slight  that  only  the  expert  can  detect  it,  to  the  one  where  the 
patient  finds  it  very  difficult  to  breathe,  even  when  not  being  exercised. 

Cauie.— hi.  cases  of  heaves,  horses  are  always  greedy  eaters;  and  it  2s 


do  HIDE-BOUND. 

s:enerally  found  that  thev  have  been  fed  an 
enormous  amount  of  hay  or  course  food, 
which  they  are  quite  sure  to  eat  if  they  can 
possibly  find  room  for  it. 

Heaves  are  never  found  in  racing  sta- 
bles, where  the  horses  are  properly  fed; 
consequently,  it  is  but  reasonable  to  attrib- 
ute the  cause  to  overfeeding  with  hay  and 
coarse  feed. 

Treatment. — Restrict  the  quantity  of  hay 
and  increase  the  amount  of  grain  feed,  which    listening    to    the    sounds 
will  give  the  lungs  increase  of  room  to  act.         made  within  the  wln]> 

I  shall  give  liere  various  receipts  which         pipb. 
exDerience  has  proved  to  be  good. 

FAVORITE  RECEIPTS  FOR  HEA\T3S. 

1st.  Asafoetida  pulv.  one  oz. ;  Camphor  gum  pulv.  one-half  oz.  Mix, 
and  divide  into  four  powaers:  feed  one  every  other  night  for  a  week. 

2d.  Resin,  two  ozs. ;  tartar  emetic,  two  ozs. ;  Spanish  brown,  two  ozs. ; 
cayenne,  two  ozs.    Mix,  and  give  two  teaspoonfuls,  twice  a  day,  in  the  feed. 

8d.  A  horseman  with  whom  I  am  acquainted  says  he  has  cured  several 
cases  of  heaves  with  oil  tar.  He  gives  the  ordinary  case  a  teaspoonful 
everv  night  or  every  other  night,  by  pouring  it  on  to  the  tongue  and  then 
giving  some  grain  which  carries  it  into  the  stomach. 

He  says  he  has  given  very  bad  cases  two  or  three  tablespoonfuls  at  a 
dose  with  grand  results. 

He  reports  it  to  be  the  best  remedy  in  use,  and  also  good  for  any  cough, 
or  to  put  a  horse  in  good  condition;  in  fact,  it  is  his  "  cure  all." 

4th.  As  far  as  our  experience  goes  (which  is  strongly  corroborated 
bv  the  testimony  of  others),  we  have  found  Prof.  Hint's  Condition  Pow- 
ders a  very  excellent  remedy  for  this  difficulty,  when  fed  quite  freely  for 
a  few  davs. 

HIDE-BOUND.— A  term  used  to  denote  the  adherence  of  the  skin  to 
the  ribs  when  the  horse  is  diseased.  It  usually  arises  from  a  deficiency  in 
tbe  quality  or  quantity  of  food,  and  is  commonly  an  attendant  on  lingering 
diseases. 

Treatment. — Give  mixed  feed — cut  hay,  bran  and  corn  meal,  wet  with 
5ust  enough  water  to  cause  the  whole  to  keep  together. 

The  following  powders  should  be  given  in  the  feed,  every  night  for  two 
wrecks : 

Powdered  gentian  root,  three  drachms;  powdered  sulphate  of  iron,  two 
drachms.    Mix,  and  give  for  one  dose. 

HINTS  ON  FOOD.~lst.    The  foundation  of  many  diseosei  \a  laid  in 


HIP-JOINT    LAMENESS.  21 

feeding  all  horses  in  tlie  same  proportions,  without  any  regard  to  age,  con- 
stitution, or  the  work  wliich  the  horse  is  required  to  do.  The  impropriety 
of  such  a  course  is  readily  seen. 

2d.  Bad  liay  has  not  proper  nourishment  in  it ;  therefore  it  would  be 
poor  policy  to  buy  it  simply  because  it  is  cheap,  as  it  is  often  very  dear  in 
the  end. 

3d.  Old  horses  will  do  better  on  chaff  than  on  hay,  as  they  can  chew 
and  digest  it  better. 

4lh.  There  is  not  sufficient  nutriment  in  grass  or  hay  alone  to  support  a 
horse  well  under  hard  work. 

5th.  Corn  which  has  been  damaged  is  very  injurious,  as  it  will  produce 
inflammation  of  the  bowels  and  skin  diseases. 

6th.  Oats  and  corn  are  the  best  nourishment  if  a  horse  is  worked  hard, 
but  if  not,  it  should  be  chiefly  hay,  because  corn  and  oats  supply  more 
nourishment  and  flesh-making  material  than  any  other  kind  of  food;  but 
hay  not  so  much. 

7th.  For  a  coach  horse  four  to  six  quarts  of  good  oats  and  eighteen 
pounds  of  good  hay  are  usually  sufiicient.  If  a  horse  should  be  worked  hard, 
he  should  have  more  of  each;  but  if  worked  but  little,  he  should  have  less. 

8th.  Chopped  hay  sprinkled  with  a  little  water,  which  has  h:!d  a  tea- 
spoonful  of  salt  dissolved  in  it,  is  quite  pleasing  to  the  taste  of  the  horse,  and 
is  also  more  easily  digested. 

9th.  Spring  or  well  water  is  not  usually  as  good  for  a  horse  as  water 
from  a  stream  or  pond,  as  the  former  is  usually  hard  and  cold. 

10th.  Horses  require  and  should  have  at  least  a  pailful  of  water,  morn- 
ing and  evening;  or,  what  is  better,  give  a  half  pailful  at  four  different  times 
in  a  day. 

11th.  A  horse  should,  not  be  driven  nor  worked  hard  directly  after  he 
has  had  a  full  draught  of  water,  nor  soon  after  eating  heartily,  as  exertion 
prevents  digestion. 

12th.  Do  not  allow  a  horse  to  become  accustomed  to  drinking  warm 
water,  for  if  compelled  to  drink  cold  at  any  time  it  will  be  liable  to 
cause  colic. 

13th.  Do  not  work  or  drive  a  horse  if  he  refuses  his  food,  after  drink- 
ing, until  you  have  given  him  rest. 

14th.  Do  not  feed  nor  water  a  horse  directly  after  his  coming  in  very 
warm,  but  let  him  walk  about  until  cool ;  groom  him  quite  dry  first  with  a 
wisp  of  straw  and  then  with  a  comb  and  brush,  and  rub  the  legs  well  with 
the  hand.     When  he  is  cool  give  him  his  grain. 

HlP-JOINT  LAMENESS.  —  This  disease  is  generally  seen  in  young 
horses  and  may  be  caused  by  rheum.atism  or  by  some  accident,  although  it 
i§  due  oftentimes  to  a  hereditary  taint. 


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INFLAMMATION    OF    STOMACH. 


Symptoms. — The  leg  appears  shorter,  and,  when  the  horse  is  standing,  i8 
placed  slightly  under  the  body  and  not  doubled  up,  or  standing  upon  the 
toe,  as  is  seen  in  diseases  of  hock-joint.  In  nearly  all  cases  of  so-called  hip 
and  whirl-bone  disease,  the  true  seat  of  disease  will  be  found  to  bi5  in  the 
hock- joint.    (See  Spavin.) 

In  hip-joint  lameness  there  is  a  dragging  or  swaying  motion  of  the  limb 
outward.     An  extra  degree  of  heat  will  be  found  over  this  joint. 

Treatment. — Give  the  horse  absolute  rest  for  a  few  weeks,  and  begin, 
when  first  allowed  to  rest,  to  apply  cold  water  cloths  over  the  hip-joint, 
which  continue  one  or  two  days  or  more,  until  the  heat  and  tenderncM  havs 
been  removed. 

Then  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  three  times  a  day  for  two  or 
three  weeks,  or  longer  if  necessary,  and  allow  a  week's  rest  after  stopping 
its  use. 

INFLAMMATION  OF  STOMACH  is  earned  generally  by  some  poison 
given  to  improve  the  coat  of  the  animal.  Some  persons  are  in  a  habit  of 
giving  powders  composed  of  poisonous  drugs  to  improve  the  general  appear- 
ance of  the  horse,  and  which,  if  given  in  proper  quantities  and  sufficiently 
diluted,  so  as  not  to  come  in  contact  with  the  coating  of  the  stomach  while 
in  its  full  strength,  might  perhaps  do  good  in  many  cases,  but  when  given  by 
an  ignorant  person,  it  is  sometimes  given  not  ouly  full  strength,  but  in  large 
doses,  on  the  principle  that,  if  a  little  will  do  good,  a  larger  amount  will  do 
more  good. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  is  frantic  on  account  of  the  excessive  pain,  but 
the  symptom^  are  not  decided  in  all  cases. 

The  following  symptoms  occur,  but  not  all  in  each  case ;  nor  do  they 
occur  simultaneously  :  Great  thirst; 
loathing  of  food ;  redness  of  the  mem- 
branes ;  frequent  eructations  which 
smell  bad;  discharge  of  thick  saliva; 
rolling,  pawing,  colic;  striking  at 
the  belly;  panting;  tucked-up  flanks; 
quick  and  small  pulse;  passing 
mucus  in  large  quantities;  straming; 
looking  at  the  abdomen;  loss  of 
strength;  convulsions;  madness,  and 
death. 

'Treatment. — Give  at  once  2  ozs. 
tincture  of  opium,  H  ozs.  sulphuric 
ether,  and  2  ozs.  magnesia,  in  one 
quart  of  cold  gruel  or  milk,  and  re- 
peat if  necessary. 


SUFFERING   FROM   ACUTE   INFLAMMA 
TION  OF  TUE  STOMACH. 


INFLUENZA. 


sa 


If  corrosive  sublimate  is  known  to  be  the  poison,  give  fifteen  or  twenty 
raw  t'gg^  witli  the  above  drench. 

INFLUENZA. — An  epidemic  disease  occurring  in  the  spring  of  the  year. 

Symptoms. — A  chill,  succeeded  by  increased  heat  of  the  body,  and  fever, 
cough,  discharge  of  mucus  from  the  nose,  loss  of  appetite,  great  pros- 
tration, followed  in  a  day  or  two  witli  swelling  of  the  legs,  and,  in  some  bad 
cases,  of  Ihe  belly,  breast,  etc.    These  symptoms  vary  some  in  different  cases. 

'Inatment.—Coxev  the  horse  with  a  good  blanket,  and  place  him  in  a 
good  comfortable  stable,  with  proper  ventilation  but  not  too  cold.  Give 
twenty  drops  of  tincture  of  aconite  root  in  a  little  cold  water,  every  four 
hours,  until  four  or  five  doses  have  been  given,  and  allow  the  horse  plenty 
of  good  cold  water  to  drink. 


A  FREQUENT   SIGHT  WHEN   IT  WAS  THE  CUSTOM   TO  BLEED  AND  TREAT 
TOO    ACTIVELY   IN    THIS  DISEASE. 

Then  give  the  following  :  Powdered  gentian,  4  ounces ;  powdered 
fenugreek,  4  ounces;  and  powdered  licorice  root,  3  ounces.  «  Mix,  and 
divide  into  twenty-five  powders,  and  give  'two  or  three  each  day.  Allow 
the  horse  to  have  rest  until  he  has  fully  recovered. 

INTERFERING.— This  is  usually  the  result  of  weakness  of  the  horse, 
although  the  blacksmith  is  frequently  blamed  for  it,  and  perhaps  justly, 
sometimes,  on  account  of  being  somewhat  careless,  when  the  interfering 
might  have  l>een  avoided  with  a  little  care.  Yet  the  cause  is  generally 
weakness. 

Trealnifnl.—Gc\\(i  the  strengthening  powder  recommended  for  the 
treatment  of  bots,  and  feed  well. 

KIDNEYS,  DISEASE  OF.— The  straddling  gait,  as  represented  in  the 


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KIDNEYS,    DISEASE   OF. 


SYMPTOMS    OF  DISEASES    OF  THE 
URINARY    ORGANS. 


engraving  below,  is  not  peculiar  to  any  one  disorder  of  the  kidneys  more 
than  to  another,  but  when  it  is  seen  it  is  always  the  result  of  some  disorder 
of  the  kidneys. 

Gravel. — Calculi,  stony  or  gritty 
matter  formed  in  the  kidneys,  which 
passes  off  in  the  urine.  It  causes  some 
irregularity  in  making  water. 

Treatment. — Give  thirty-five  drops 
of  muriatic  acid,  in  a  pailful  of  water 
to  drink,  and  repeat  twice  a  week. 

Bloody  urine  should  be  treated  by 
placing  warm  water  cloths  over  the 
back,  above  the  kidneys,  and  giving 
flaxseed  tea  to  drink,  which  will  soothe 
the  parts.  "When  old  horses  are 
troubled  with  kidney  diseases  they  can 
be  helped  a  great  deal  by  giving  soft 
feed,  such  as  boiled  or  steamed  feed,  or 
newly  cut  gras,s,  with  flaxseed  tea  and 
plenty  of  good  cold  water  to  drink  at 
all  times. 
Inflammation  of  the  Bladder  —Symptoms  almost  the  same  as  those 

of  inflammation  of  the  kidneys.     The  tenderness  is  found  when  the  horse  is 

pressed  upon  under  the  flanks. 

Treatment  about  the  same  as  for  inflammation  of  the  kidneys,  which 

see.     Give  a  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil  or  other  physic,  as  for  inflammation 

of  the  kidneys. 

Inflammation   of   the  Kidneys  is 

caused  by  poor  provender,  hard  work,  slip- 
ping, taking  a  sudden  cold  after  a  hard 

day's  work  or  drive,  or  after  being  under 

the  saddle  for  a  long  time;  and  also,  by 

an  indiscriminate  use  of  nitre  or  other 

diuretics. 

Bymptoim.  —  Quickened     and     short 

breathing,   suggestive  of   pain  ;  more  or 

less  fever,  with  quick,  hard  pulse;  unwill- 
ingness to  move  the  hind  legs  which  the 

animal  straddles  apart  when  he  walks,  as 

shown  in  the  engraving  above  ;  looking 

anxiously  around    to    his  flanks ;    urine 

scanty  and  high  colored,  and  sometimes 


TEST 


FOR    INFLAMMATION   OF 
THE   KIDNEYS. 


LAMENESS. 


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bloody .  The  horse  seldom  lies  down  and  almost  refuses  to  move  about, 
and  crouches  beneath  pressure  made  over  the  kidneys,  as  shown  in  the  en- 
graving.    This  disease  is  sometimes  confounded  with  colic,  which  see. 

Treatment.— J) o  not  give  any  diuretics,  as  they  will  do  more  harm  than 
good.  Use  hot  fomentations  over  the  kidneys,  and  change  the  cloths  often. 
In  the  first  stage  give  twenty  to  forty-five  grains  of  powdered  opium,  and 
fifteen  grains  of  calomel,  sprinkled  on  the  tongue,  and  repeat  every  hour  or 
two,  for  a  few  times,  or  while  the  acute  stage  continues.  No  food  will  be 
necessary  during  the  acute  stage  of  the  disease,  but  it  would  be  well  to  set 
before  the  horse  a  pailful  of  good  linseed  tea  and  allow  him  to  drink  all  he 
will.  If  the  pulse  is  quick  and  hard,  as  is  usually  the  case,  give  twenty 
drops  of  tinctui'e  of  aconite  root,  either  between  doses  of  opium  and  calomel 
or  after  it  has  been  given,  and  repeat  until  the  pulse  becomes  slower  and 
softer.     Give  the  horse  a  month's  rest,  and  use  carefully  for  some  time. 

LAMENESS. — It  occurs  as  a  symptom  in  spavin,  ring-bone,  bruises, 
sprains,  fractures,  and  many  wounds  and  injuries,  which  we  treat  of  in 
their  proper  places.  We  do  not  know  of  any  remedy  which  equals  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure,  for  lameness  of  every  kind,  and  it  is  equally  good  for  lame- 
ness on  man. 

LAMPERS,  (written  also,  Lampass). — A  swelling  of  some  of  the  lower 
bars  of  a  horse's  mouth;  so  named  because  formerly  removed  by  burning 
with  a  lamp  or  hot  iron. 

Treatment. — Pinch  or  cut  the  bars  until  they  bleed,  and  then  rub  in  a 
little  table  salt,  which  is  much  better  than  burning  the  mouth  with  a  red- 
hot  iron. 
^     LUNGS,  DISEASES  OF.— The  lungs  are  subject  to  many  diseases. 

Pneumonia. — (Lung  Fever).  In  this  disease  the  substance  of  the  lungs  is 
inflamed,  instead  of  the  air  passages,  as  in  bronchitis. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  will  often- 
times have  a  discharge  from  the  nos- 
trils, following  a  sudden  exposure  to 
cold,  after  being  kept  in  a  loarm 
stable,  and  then  the  disease  is  ushered 
in  by  a  chill,  followed  by  fever, 
which  is  increased  for  a  short  time ; 
cold  legs  and  ears;  quick  and  wiry 
pulse ;  quick  and  difficult  breathing ; 
pain  in  the  chest,  which  is  aggravated 
by  coughing ;  and  a  quivering  of  the 
muscles  of  the  side  and  breast. 

The  liorse  will  not  eat,  and  continually  stands  with  his  head  down  and 
ears  lopped,  and  will  not  lie  down  nor  move  about;  the  nostrils  are  expunde(i. 


COMISIENCEMENT  OF  INFLAiyriNrATION 
OF    THE    LUNGS. 


26  LUNGS,    DISEASES   OP. 

If  the  ear  is  applied  to  the  side  of  the  chest  or  neck,  a  peculiar  creaking 
noise  is  heard. 

Cause. — Perhaps  one  of  the  most  frequent  causes  is  a  hard  or  fast  drive 
against  a  cold  wind,  after  being  taken 
from  a  warm,  tight  and  poorly  ven- 
tilated stable,  where  several  horses 
have  remained  through  the  ni<jht;  or 
gom.c  different  alteration  and  sudden 
change  of  heat,  cold  or  moisture  in 
an  animal  not  accustomed  to  work, 
or  in  one  not  in  proper  condition  to 
■work. 

Treatment.— The  stable  should  be 
a  comfortable  place ;  not  too  cold  and 
yet  iceU  ventilated.     Give  tlie  horse  position  a^umed  ix  the  last  itage 
clothing  according  to  the  weather,  of  pneumonia. 

but  do  not  change  from  a  lieavy  blanket  to  a  light  one,  nor  to  one  that  is 
damp.     Keep  the  legs  Avann  with  bandages. 

Give  twenty-five  drops  of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root,  in  a  cupful  of 
cold  water,  and  repeat  the  dose  every  four  hours,  until  five  or  six  doses  have , 
been  given,  which  will  probably  cause  the  horse  to  perspire  freely.  Care 
should  be  taken  not  to  allow  the  horse  to  stand  in  a  draft  of  air.  Do  not  bleed, 
as  some  recommend.  It  Avas  my  misfortune,  in  my  early  life,  to  place  a 
horse,  sick  with  this  disease,  imder  the  care  of  a  so-cnlUd  veterinary  surgeon, 
who  bled  tije  horse  freely,  and  directed  to  give  him  large  doses  of  Dover's 
powder  erery  four  hours.  I  was  not  only  the  five  dollars  out  which  he 
charged  me,  but  came  verj'-  near  being  out  a  good  horse.  The  horse  was 
about  ruined  for  life,  and  probably  would  not  have  lived  but  for  my  own 
timely  interference,  by  supporting  the  horse  with  vigorous  tonic  and  stimu- 
lating treatment.  "When  tlie  disease  turned  (as  commonly  expressed)  the 
horse  needed  soery  dmp  of  the  blood  whicli  had  been  so  cruelly  taken  from 
him. 

After  the  horse  has  taken  sufficient  tincture  of  aconite  root,  as  soon  as  he 
seems  to  have  an  appetite  for  food,  a  pint  of  crushed  oats,  thoroughly 
scalded,  may  be  given  during  the  day.  Great  care  should  be  taken  not  to 
allow  the  horse  a  large  amount  of  food  at  one  time,  which  would  over- 
load the  stomach,  and  might  cause  a  returii  of  the  disease.  Little  and  often 
must  be  the  rule  at  fir.*;t,  and  then  the  quantity  may  be  increased,  while  the 
frequency  is  diminished.     Do  not  give  any  hay  for  several  days. 

Raw  eggs  and  other  nourishing  and  stinuilating  articles  may  be  given 
if  the  horse  shows  signs  of  great  weakness.     The  nourishment  should  be  m 
a  concentrated  form,  and  hay  and  grass  should  be  kept  from  the  horse  for  a 


PLEURISY.  27 

few  days,  and  then  given  in  quantities  small  at  first  and  gradually  increased. 
The  hor«e  will  not  lie  down  until  improvement  has  taken  place. 

PLEURISY.— This  is  an  inflammation  of  the  membrane  covering  the 
(ungs  and  lining  the  cavity  of  the  chest. 

^ymptomft. — A  chill,  fever,  an  ©ccaiional  painful  and  short  eough,  and 
careful  breatiiing,  and  a  disiaellnation  to  turn  short.  A  peculkir  line  will 
usually  be  seen  nm-nin^  from  the  haunch,  round  th^  belly  to  the  breastbone. 
The  breath  is  not  so  quick  and  short  ag  in  infianiuiation  of  the  lungg. 

Caiises. — Broken  ribs  or  wounds,  and  other  causes  similar  to  those  pro- 
ducing lung  fever. 

'Jreatmeiit. — The  treatment  should  be  about  iho.  same  as  for  lung  fever. 
Feed  weW  wMle  the  herse  is  convalescing. 

Abscess  of  the  Luncs. — Thig  is  sometimes  the  termination  of  lung 
fever,  and  is  very  much  to  be  dreaded. 

Trmtment.—'&\\o\i\(!i.  be  the  saiaie  as  for  glanders,  and  the  pcitient  should 
be  supported,  if  necessary,  by  giving  raw  eggs,  tonics,  stimulants,  etc. 

NASAL  GLEET. — This  is  a  chronic  discharge  from  the  nostrils,  of  a 
whitish,  mucopurulent  matter.  It  is  generally  caus«d  by  neglecting  to 
treat  catarrh  and  colds  properly.  The  horse  may  look  well  and  feel  well, 
and  the  general  he.skh  be  quite  good. 

Ircdtment. — Give  a  course  of  tonic  pewders,  and  feed  well.  Powders 
like  those  recommended  ia  the  treatment  of  bots  will  do  well. 

NAVICULAR  DISEASE.     (See  Foot  Diseases.) 

POLL  EVIL. — This  consists  of  a  formation  of  pus  like  an  abscess,  and 
is  familiar  to  all  horsemen. 

Cause. — Disease  of  the  bono,  or  injury  to  the  part, 

I'reatmfnt. — Open  the  swelling  as  soon  as  it  has  become  a  little  soft, 
before  the  pus  has  had  time  to  burrovr  down  among  the  bones,  and  thus 
prevent  the  spread  #f  the  disease. 

jMake  a  large  opening  &o  as  to  allow  all  the  pus  to  escape,  and  clean  out 
well,  if  necessary-,  with  a  swab,  so  as  to  remove  all  the  pu.?,  and  do  this 
twice  a  day  as  long  as  any  jtus  remains.  Syringe  out  with  a  selution  of 
carbolic  acid,  tifty  drops  to  each  pint  of  soft  water. 

PPvOUD  FLESH. — A  name  commonly  used  to  describe  an  excessive 
growth  of  flesh  on  an  ulcer,  or  excessive  granulation.  To  cure  this,  sprinkle 
a  little  powdered  blue  vitriol  or  burnt  alum  on  the  surface. 

QUITTOR. — A  clironic  abscess  in  the  hoof,  caused  by  a  bruise  or  prick 
of  the  sole,  or  from  the  calk  of  one  foot  being  pressed  into  the  coronet  of 
tlie  other,  confined  pus  from  suppuration,  corn,  etc. 


gg  BKEITMATlSMc 

Symptoms.— The  horse  is  very  lame  on  account  of  the  inflammation  be- 
fore suppuration  takes  place,  but  is  relieved  somewhat  as  soon  as  the  quittor 
has  burst. 

Treatment. — This  should  begin  as  soon  as  any  lameness  is  discovered 
from  any  of  the  above  named  causes,  and  the  inflammation  stopped,  if  possi- 
ble, before  suppuration  takes  place.  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  applied  freely 
to  any  of  the  injuries  which  result  in  quittor.  will  prevent  this  termination, 
if  applied  in  season;  but  if  it  is  not  cut  shori,  then  keep  clean  and  apply  a 
solution  of  carbolic  acid,  one  ounce,  to  water,  one  quart. 

Poultices  of  flaxseed  meal  are  sometimes  very  useful. 

RHEUMATISM.— In  acute  rheumatism  there  is  great  excitement  and 
fever,  with  severe  pain  in  the  legs  and  joints.  This  pain  is  so  severe  that  the 
horse  hardly  dares  to  move  from  the  place  he  occupies,  on  account  of  the 
extreme  pain  which  it  causes.  He  has  no  unnatural  heat  in  the  feet,  as  in 
founder. 

Caz^«€.— Exposure  to  a  draft  of  cold  air  when  a  horse  has  been  heated, 
thus  suddenly  checking  perspiration. 

Treatment. — Place  the  horse  in  a  good,  comfortable  stable,  as  soon  as 
possible  after  it  is  diecovered  that  he  is  afflicted  with  acute  rheumatism,  and 
commence  the  following  treatment:  Give  the  horse  about  twenty-five  drops 
of  the  tincture  of  aconite  root,  every  four  hours,  until  five  or  six  doses  have 
been  given. 

Cover  with  a  blanket,  and  give  the  horse  general  good  care.  Give  the 
following  powders  as  soon  as  the  tincture  of  aconite  has  been  given:  Bicar- 
bonate  of  soda,  4  ounces;  sulphur,  8  ounces;  saltpetre,  powdered,  4  ounces. 
Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders,  and  give  two  or  three  times  a  day, 
according  to  the  severity  of  the  case,  and  repeat  if  necessary. 

Apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  joints,  or  to  any  part  which  swells 
or  is  tender. 

Chronic  Rheumatism. — This  is  a  frequent  cause  of  lameness,  and  it  is 
oftentimes  quite  diflicult  to  decide  fully  as  to  the  cause  of  the  lameness. 

Treatment. — For  this  form  of  the  disease  we  recommend  the  same  pow- 
ders as  given  above  for  acute  rheumatism,  only  to  be  continued  a  longer  time, 
and  to  apply  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  afllicted  parts.  Only  a  small 
quantity  need  be  used  at  a  time,  but  it  should  be  rubbed  well  down  to  the 
skin,  and  continued  for  several  weeks  if  it  should  be  necessary  to  continue 
so  long.  The  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  used  twice  a  day,  is  also  the  best 
external  remedy  we  know  of  for  this  disease  in  man;  but  it  should  be  used 
for  some  time,  as  the  disease,  when  of  long  standing,  can  not  be  cured  in  a 
few  days.  It  may  be  applied,  a  small  quantity  at  a  lime,  and  continued  for 
from  one  to  three  or  four  weeks,  if  necessary. 


tllNCr-BONE. — (For  position  see  plate  of  skeleton.)  Ring-bone  is  the 
■result,  usually,  of  weakness,  hereditary  predisposition,  or  of  a  peculiar  for- 
mation of  the  pastern  joints  which  makes  them  poorly  adapted  to  hard 
work;  and  therefore  a  provisional  callus  (or  bony  substance)  is  thrown  out 
as  a  provision  of  nature  to  strengthen  parts  which  are  too  weak. 

Only  sliglit  injuries  to  such  a  joint  as  we  have  described  above  will  in 
many  cases  result  in  the  growth  of  a  ring-bone. 

Treatment.    The  treatment  of  ring-bone  has  been  very  unsatisfactory  in 

the  past  and  is  still  attended  with  much  difficult}^  in  some  cases,  especially 

those  of  long  standmg  and  on  old  horses;  yet  we  feel  certain  that  the  fol- 

j     ^  lowing  treatment  will  prove  successful  in  a  large  share 

:    S  of  cases,  if  persevered  in.     We  find  many  persons  who 

I   :''m^  expect  a  cure  too  soon,  and  condemn  the  best  treatment 

(vi  ^mk        possible  before  they  have  used  it  long  enough  for  it  to 

/f^^^^^k       have  any  effect  whatever,  and  therefore  we  say  if  you  * 

jM^^^       would  treat  ringbone  successfully  never  stop  in  a  few 

J^^W  days,  as  so  serious  an  affection  can  not  be  removed  in  so 

^^ffi  short  a  time.     If  it  is  of  recent  origin,  and  the  horse  is 

^s^^^S      '-'-■--■       young,  we  feel  confident  that  nearly  ail  such  cases  can 

M^^^     <^^     be  cured  with  a  proper  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure; 

m^^^^^^^-?'      but  if  the  Ciise  is  of  long  standing,  and  on  an  old  horse, 

tlie  chances  or  a  cure  are  lessened,  and  therefore  we  find 

'  ^^^-       it  necessar3'"  in  many  cases  to  use,  with  the  Spavin  Cure, 

1.  The  joii.t  between  j^^^^i.^jps  VXi^.^x,  as  per  direction  on  the  bottle, 
the  pastern  bones,  _.^        '  ^         . 

2.  The  joint  between  ^^  using  the  Kendall  s  bpavm  Cure,  clip  the  hair  over 
the  lower  pattern  the  buuch  and  apply  from  every  other  day  to  two  or 
(or  small  pastern)  three  times  a  day  as  seems  to  work  best;  rub  well  with 
and  the  coffin  bone,  ^j^^  y^^^,.^  ^f.^^^^     ^xi  m.ost  cases  it  would  be  well  to  apply 

soft  soap,  once  in  four  to  ten  davs.  to  soak  up  the  scab,  then  clean  off  and 
apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  again.  In  some  very  bad  cases,  where  the 
Spavin  Cure  does  not  seem  to  remove  the  bunch  and  lameness,  after  using 
one  bottle,  it  would  be  best  to  use  our  Blister,  followed  by  the  application 
of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  every  day  for  two  or  three  weeks,  when  the  Blis- 
ter can  be  repeated,  if  necessary. 

In  using  Kendall's  Blister  clip  the  hair  over  the  bunch  and  rub  in  the 
Blister  well  for  ten  minutes  or  more.  Put  on  some  sweet  oil  or  other  grease 
m  two  days.  When  the  inflammation  subsides  wash  with  castile  soap  and 
warm  water,  and  when  it  is  dry  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  as  directed  on 
bottle.  If  the  case  does  not  yield  m  two  or  three  v/eeks,  use  the  Blister 
again  as  before,  followed  by  the  Spavin  Cure  in  two  or  three  da5^s. 

Tie  up  the  horse's  4iead  for  a  few  hours  after  tJie  Blister  has  been  applied. 
We  would  say  that  this  Blister  works  admirably  alone  m  many  cases  (not 


§0  SADDLE   GALLIC. 

only  for  ring-bone,  but  also  for  spavins,  curbs,  etc.)  and  is  particularly  of 
great  value  in  connection  with  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for  old  and  bad 
cases  wlsick  do  not  seem  to  yield  to  the  use  of  the  Spavin  Cure  alone. 

(Where  the  Kendall's  Blister  cannot  i)«  had  of  your  drujjgist,  send  60  c. 
to  I>r.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co.,  Enosburgh  Falls,  Vt.,  and  they  will  send  a  box 
by  return  mail.) 

Give  the  horse  a  few  weeks'  rest  after  the  cur^  seems  to  be  complete. 

SADDLE  GALLS  are  sores  produced  by  the  saddle  or  by  any  other  part 
of  the  harness. 

Trcatmenf.—The  cause  should  be  removed  by  attending  to  the  saddle  or 
other  part  of  the  liarness,  and  adjusting  it  so  as  to  remove  the  pressure. 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  is  \ised  with  excellent  success  for  all  such  sores  by 
applyiritr  a  !>niall  (piantity  twice  a  day.  If  the  Kendall's  Spavin  CXire  can 
»nol  be  obtained,  get  at  a  drug  store  laudanum  two  ounces,  tancin  two 
drachms,  and  Biix  and  apply  twice  a  day. 

SCKATCITES.— An  inflammation  of  the  skin  of  the  heel  of  a  horse, 
the  first  appearance  of  which  is  usually  a  dry  and  scurvy  state  of  the  skin 
of  the  lieel,  with  redness,  heat  and  itcliiug.     (See  Grease  Heel.) 

Treatment.— ^\^\ii\\  the  affected  parts  clean  with  castile  soap  and  warm 
soft  water,  and  dry;  then  use  glycerine  eight  ounces,  carbolic  acid  one 
draciim,  mixed  and  applied  twice  a  day;  wasliingas  above,  when  necessary, 
to  keep  the  part-s  clean.     (Also  see  Treatment  for  Grease  Heel.) 

It  lias  been  reported  to  us  that  Kendall's  Spavic  Cure,  applied  twice  a 
day,  after  washing  as  above,  has  worked  nicely.  We  would  also  stroBgly 
recommend  the  use  of  Prof.  Flint's  Horse  and  Cattle  Renovating  Pow- 
ders, which  are  l)eiug  used  with  great  success  for  tins  aihnent. 

SHOULDER  LAMENESS.— This  is  common  among  young  horses 
when  plowing  in  the  furrow,  or  it  may  result  from  a  slip  sidewise  by  a 
horse  of  any  age.  Horses  in  cities  are  especially  liable  to  this  ditHculty. 
The  muscles  of  the  shoulder,  and  sometimes  the  shoulder  joints,  are  involved. 

FymmtnmK. — Heat,  tenderness,  and  sometimes  swelling  of  the  parts.  It 
is  sometimes  difficult  to  ascertain  the  exact  location  of  the  lameness,  but  by 
making  a  thorough  examination  of  all  parts  and  finding  no  lameness,  heat 
or  tenderness  in  other  parts,  it  will  be  quite  certain  that  the  difficulty 
is  located  in  the  shoulder,  especially  if  it  is  found  hot  and  tender.  The 
horse  steps  shorter  with  the  sound  leg  than  with  the  lame  one,  which  he 
drags  along.  In  nearly  all  diseases  of  the  foot  the  horse  stretches  the  leg 
out  straight  forward,  but  in  shoulder  lameness  it  will  be  carried  out  more 
from  the  body. 


SiiOITLDER- JOINT  LAMENESS.  Si 

Treatment. — The  horse  should  have  entire  rest,  and  the  skoulder  should 
have  coli  "vra^er  cloths  applied  to  it  for  two  m-  three  da}^,  and  changed 
frequerUiy.  As  soon  as  the  heat  lias  heen  reduced,  the  cold  water  cloths 
may  be  left  off  and  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  applied  t^ice  a  day  for  a  few- 
days,  ©r  vtnkW  the  lameness  subsides.  In  some  cases  Kcndail's  Biistcr  would 
work  admirably. 

In  applying  the  Blister,  place  it  where  the  friction  from  the  eollar  will 
not  affect  it.  Allow  the  horse  a  rest  of  two  or  three  weeks  after  the  cure 
seems  to  be  complete  and  the  treatment  is  stopped. 

SMOULDER- J0INT  LAMENESS.— This  difficulty,  being  located  in 
the  joint,  is  much  more  serious  than  the  shoulder  lameness  ]\isi  de^jcribed, 
and  it  is  more  difficult  to  effect  a  perfect  cure  of  it. 

Symptoms. — The  animal  drags  the 
leg,  with  the  toe  on  the  ground,  and 
throws  the  l»g  out  in  attempting  to 
move  it.  It  is  with  great  diffio-ulty  that 
he  can  raise  his  foot. 

Trentmnit. — If  the  treatment  is  not 
put  off  too  long  a  cure  may  reasonably 
be  expected,  if  the  follo'W'ing  directions  '^s:^l'^~i±-^yyM//^^^ 
are  followed  :  This  disease  being  similar  dragging  the  forwahd  foot 
to  a  spavin  in  the  hock-joint,  should  an  indication  of  shoulder 
have  similar  treatment.  If  the  part  is  lajieness. 
very  hot,  reduce  the  temperature  by  cold  cloths  as  recommended  for 
shoulder  lameness,  or  perhaps  hot  fomentations  may  work  well  instead  of 
the  cold;  then  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  two  or  thr(>e  times  a  day,  as 
directed  for  spavin.  If,  after  one  bottle  of  Spavin  Cure  has  been  used,  the 
case  docs  not  improve  as  fast  as  is  thought  it  should,  use  Kenilr.ll's  Blister, 
as  recommended  for  ring-bone,  and  follow  it  with  the  Spavin  Cure  as  befoie. 
(bee  also  Treatment  of  Spavin.) 

Give  the  horse  a  good  bedding  with  dry  sawdust  or  some  soft  bed  for" 
his  front  feet  to  stand  on,  as  he  will  be  liable  to  stamp  on  the  floor  with  his 
foot,  and  in  this  way  you  will  avoid  the  concussion  to  the  shoulder. 

SIDE  BONES.— This  is  a  species  of  ring-bone.  The  side  cartilages  of 
the  joint  become  ossified,  but  do  not  extend  around  as  in  ring-bone.  The 
treatment  should  be  the  same  as  for  ring-bone. 

SKIN  DISEASES.— There  are  many  different  varieties  of  skin  diseases, 
and  yet  many  seem  to  be  produced  by  the  same  causes  but  present  diHerent 
appearances  in  different  horses. 


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&Km  DISEASES. 


THE  MANGE  INSECT. 


Baldttess.-  This  is  produced  by  faulty  digestion  sometimes,  when 
small  pimples  appear  in  abundance  and  contain  a  fluid.  In  this  form  turn 
the  horse  to  grass  or  give  soft  feed. 

When  caused  by  blisters,  burns,  etc.,  if  the 
true  skin  has  not  been  destroyed,  apply,  three 
or  four  times  a  week,  the  following  mixture  : 
Glycerine,  four  ounces;  tincture  of  cantharides, 
two  ounces;  mixed. 

Some  cases  do  well  by  using  the  following  : 
Iodine,  one  drachm;  lard,  two  ounces;  mix  and 
rub  down  to  the  skin  twice  a  week. 

Mange,  Itch,  etc.  —  These  arc  contagious 
diseases,  caused  by  an  insect  burrowing  in  the 
skin. 

Symptoms. — The  horse  rubs  himself  against 
anything  he  can  get  at.  Small  pimples  are  seen 
about  the  head  and  neck  and  under  the  mane. 
The  hair  falls  off  and  leaves  the  skin  exposed,  with  red  colored  poyits  and 
fissures.     The  skin  becomes  dry  and  bald,  and  there  is  great  itching. 

Treai?nent.^Give  the  horse  a  good  scrubbing,  with  a  coarse  brush,  and 
then  wash  him  well  with  castile  soap  and  water,  and  diy  carefully.  As 
soon  as  the  horse  is  thoroughly  dried,  apply  an  ointment  made  as  follows : 

Sulphur,  four  ounces  ;  lard, 
ten  ounces ;  carbolic  acid, 
half  ounce  ;  mixed. 

This  disease  being  con- 
tagious, persons  should  be 
careful  to  have  everything 
used  about  the  horse  thor- 
oughly cleansed  and  subject- 
ed to  great  heat,  by  steaming 
or  boiling,  to  destroy  the 
insect  which  is  the  cause 
of  the  disease.  It  would 
be  well  to  apply  some  of 
the  ointment  given  above 
to  parts  of  the  stall,  rubbing- 
posts,  etc. 

SORES.— Of  the  great 
variety  of  sores  many  are  what  might  be  termed  healthy  sores,  while  others 
become  unhealthy.    The  former  are  best  treated  with  tincture  of  opium 


SYMPTOMS  OP  MANGE. 


SPAVIN.  33 

two  ounces,  tannin  one  drachm,  mixed  and  applied  in  small  quantities  two 
or^hpee  times  a  day.  The  unhealthy  sore  is  best  treated  by  cleansing  the 
sqre  and  applying  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  twice  a  day.  In  some  cases,  where 
there  is  proud  flesh,  cauterize  the  part  with  nitrate  of  silver  or  blue  vite-iol, 
and,  after  a  few  hours,  apply  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure. 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  given  entire  satisfaction  whenever  used,  to 
our  knowledge,  for  healthy  or  unhealthy  sores  on  m-an  or  heast.  It  should 
be  used  by  applying  a  small  quantity  directly  into  the  sore  after  it  has  been 
cleansed. 

SPAVIN. — {For  location  see  cut  (/skeleton.)  In  nearly  all  cases  of  lame- 
ness in  the  hind  leg  the  seat  of  the  disease  will  be  found  to  be  in  the  hock- 
joint,  although  many  persons  (not  having  had  experience)  locate  the  diffi- 
culty in  the  hip,  simply  because  they  can  not  detect  any  swelling  of  the 
hock-joint;  but  in  many  of  the  worst  cases  there  is  not  seen  any  swelling  or 
enlargement  for  a  long  time,  and  joerhaps  never. 

Bone  Spavin  is  a  growth  of  irregular  bony  matter  from  the  bones  of 
the  joint,  and  situated  on  the  inside  and  in  front  of  the 
joint. 

Cause. — The  cause  of  spavins  are  quite  numerous,  but 
usually  they  are  sprains,  blows,  hard  work,  and,  in  fact, 
any  cause  exciting  inflammation  of  this  part  of  the  joint. 
Hereditary  predisposition  in  horses  is  a  frequent  cause. 

y-ymptoms. — The  symptoms  vary  in  difllerent  cases. 

In  some  horses  the  lameness  comes  on  very  gradually, 

HONK  spa^t:n.        while  in  others  it  comes  on  more  rapidly.     It  is  usually 

five   to  eight  weeks  before  any  enlargement  appears. 

There  ]s  marked  lameness  when  the  horse  starts  out,  but  lie  usually  gets 

over  it  after  driving  a  short  distance,  and,  if  allowed  to  stand  for  awhile, 

V7ill  start  lame  again. 

There  is  sometimes  a  reflected  action,  causing  a  little  difference  in  the 
appearance  over  the  hip  joint,  and  if  no  enlargement  has  made  its  appear- 
ance, a  person  not  having  had  experience  is  very  liable  to  be  deceived  in 
regard  to  the  true  location  of  the  difficulty.  The  horse  will  stand  on  either 
leg  in  resting  in  the  stable,  but  when  he  is  resting  the  lame  leg  he  stands  on 
the  toe. 

If  the  joint  becomes  consolidated  the  horse  will  be  stiff  ki  the  leg,  but 
may  not  have  much  pain. 

Treatment. — That  we  may  not  be  misunderstood  in  -regard  to  what  we 
mean  b}^  a  cure,  we  would  say  that  we  mean  to  stop  the  lameness,  and  in 
most  cases  to  remove  the  bunch  on  such  cases  as  are  not  past  any  reasonable 
hopes  of  a  cure. 


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spAvm. 


Natural  ac' inn. 
broiiL'Lt  forward. 


Leg 


Effect  of  ft  bad 
pnaviii.  Le2  not 
brought  forward. 


But  we  do  not  mean  to  be  undet- 
stood  that  in  a  case  of  anchylosis 
(stiff -joint)  -we  can  again  restore  the 
joint  to  its  original  condition;  for 
this  is  an  impossibility,  owing  to  the 
union  of  the  two  bones  making 
them  as  one.  Neither  do  we  mean 
that,  in  any  ordinary  case  of  bone 
spavin  which  has  become  com- 
pletely ossified  (that  is,  the  bunch 
become  solid  bone),  that,  in  such  a 
case,  the  enlargement  will  be  re- 
moved. 

In  any  bony  growths,  like  spavin 
or  rin<?:-bone.  It  v.'!!!  be  exceedingly  difficult  to  determine  just  when  there  is 
a  sufficient  deposit  yf  phosphate  of  lime  so  that  it  is  completely  ossified,  for 
the  reason  that'  in  some  cases  the  lime  is  deposited  faster  than  in  others,  and 
therefore  one  case  may  be  completely  ossified  in  a  few  months,  while  ir 
another  it  will  be  as  many  years. 

The  cases  which  are  not  completely  ossified  are  those  that  we  claim  to 
remove.  One  of  this  class  which  we  have  seen  removed  was  a  large  bone 
spavin  of  four  or  five  years  standing,  and  we  think  that  a  large  per  cent,  of 
cases  are  not  fully  ossified  for  several  months  or  years. 

We  are  well  aware  that  many  good  horsemen  say  that  it  is  impossible  to 
cure  spavins,  and,  in  fact,  this  has  been  the  experience  of  horsemen  until 
tlie  discovery  of  Kcndail's  Spavin  Cure.  It  is  now  known  that  the  treat- 
ment which  we  recommend  here  will  cure  nearly  every  case  of  bone  spavin 
which  is  not  past  any  reasonable  hopes  of  a  cure,  if  the  directions  are  fol- 
lowed, and  the  horse  is  properly  used. 

In  using  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  apply  it  two  or  three  times  a  day,  until 
the  lameness  has  all  subsided,  and  then  gradually  decrease  the  quantity 
used,  or  only  apply  it  once  or  twice  a  day. 

If  it  is  necessary  to  use  the  horse  much,  apply  only  at  night.  When  the 
enlargement  lia^  been  removed,  the  medicine  may  be  left  off,  and  the  horse 
should  have  several  weeks'  rest.  Although  some  horses  can  be  put  at  light 
worlc  as  soon  as  the  cure  is  complete,  yet  we  would  recommend  that  all  be 
allowed  to  rest  for  several  weeks. 

Some  have  an  eiToueous  idea,  thinking  that,  in  using  a  bottle  of  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  it  makes  no  difference  about  the  time  taken  to  apply 
it,  and  therefore  have  used  tlic  whole  of  a  bottle  in  two  or  three  days, 
and,  as  they  see  no  perceptible  change,  they  discard  the  medicine  before 
it  has  h^xl  ♦Jrije  to  take  any  effect.     To  such  v.'e  would  say,  only  a  little 


sPAViir,  35 

will  be  absorbed  and  the  remainder  goes  to  waste;  therefore  apply  it  only 
over  just  the  size  of  the  spavin,  and  enough  to  wet  it  well,  for  two  or  three 
times,  at  each  application,  and  rub  it  well  down  to  the  skin  each  time,  with 
a  small  swab,  or  the  finger,  until  it  has  been  absorbed,  and  repeat  this  two 
or  three  times  a  day  and  continue  using  the  medicine  until  the  cure  is  com- 
plete, which  takes  usually  from  two  to  eight  weeks,  or  longer,  according  to 
the  age  and  condition  of  the  spavin.  Much  also  depends  upon  how  the 
horse  is  used. 

In  some  very  bad  and  old  cases,  if  the  lameness  does  not  subside  after 
using  one  bottle  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  it  would  be  well  to  apply  Ken- 
dall's Blister  as  directed  on  box,  and  follow  up  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 
for  two  or  three  weeks,  and  repeat  the  Blister  several  times  if  necessary. 
The  Blister  is  not,  like  some  we  have  seen,  so  powerful  as  to  destroy  the 
skin  and  other  tissues ;  yet  it  is  very  well  adapted,  when  used  with  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  to  the  treatment  of  old  and  bad  cases  v/hich  do  not 
seem  to  yield  with  the  Spavin  Cure  alone.  (We  will  send  our  Blister  by 
mail  to  any  address  on  receipt  of  price,  50  c.) 

After  a  few  days'  use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  a  thick,  firm  scab  is 
usually  formed,  which  if  pulled  off  vrill  take  the  hair  witb  it:  yet  it  does 
not  affect  the  growth  of  tlie  hair.  The  better  way  is  to  appl}-  soft  soap  to 
soften  up  the  scab,  and  in  two  or  three  hours  v/ash  well,  and  when  dry 
apply  again  as  before.  (See  Testimonials  and  other  information  in  another 
part  of  this  book.) 

We  give  no  other  treatment,  as  our  experience  with  various  other  reme- 
dies, including  blisters,  liniments,  etc.,  has  been  r^?'^/  unsatisfactory,  as  has 
been  the  experience  of  horsemen  all  over  thev/orld;  but  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure,  when  properly  used,  \m.s  gYvan  entire  sat isf a rMon.  {See '■^  Our  Expe- 
rience v'ith  B  Jie  Spavin,''  on  page  63  of  this  book.) 

Occult  Spavin. — This  is  similar  to  bone  spavin  in  its  nature,  the 
difference  being  that  the  location  is  within  the  joint,  so  that  no  enlarge- 
ment is  seen,  which  makes  it  more  difficult  to  come  to  a  definite  conclusion 
as  to  its  location,  and  consequently  tlie  horse  is  oftentimes  lilistered  and 
tormented  in  nearly  all  parts  of  the  leg  but  in  the  risj-ht  place. 

The  causes  and  effects  are  the  same  as  in  bone  spa\  in, 
and  it  should  be  treatea  in  the  same  way. 

These  cases  are  often  mistaken  for  hip  disease,  because 
no  enlargement  can  be  seen. 

Bog  Spavix.— The  location  of  this  kind  of  spavin  is 
more  in  front  of  the  hock-joint  than  that  of  bone  spavin, 
and  it  is  a  soft  and  yet  firm  swelling.  It  does  not  generally 
cause  lameness.  blood  spa  viNo 

Treatment— 'JJae  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  as  directed  for 


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fePKAIN. 


A  ;  jilint  near 
theknes. 
A  low  Fplint. 
A  pmall  bony 
growth  on  the 
front  of  the 
li  or,  aleo  called 
p;iliut. 


bone  spavin,  and,  if  the  enlargement  is  not  removed  in  two 
to  four  weeks,  apply  Kendall's  Elistcr,  as  directed  for  bone 
spavin,  and  continue  the  Spavin  Cure. 

Blood  Spavin.— This  is  similar  to  bog-  spavin  but  more 
extended,  and  generally  involves  the  f lout,  inside  and  out- 
side of  the  joint,  giving  it  a  rounded  appearance.  The 
swelling  is  soft  and  fluctuating.  Young  horses  and  colts, 
especially  if  driven  or  worked  hard,  arc  more  liable  to  have 
this  form  of  spavin  than  older  horses. 

Treatment.— For  this  form  of  spavin  (especially  bad 
cases)  we  would  recommend  our  Blister,  to  be  applied  every 
two  weeks  for  a  few  times,  and  the  Spavin  (hire,  to  be 
used  between  times  of  blistering,  as  recommended  on  box. 
Rub  well,  with  the  hand,  often. 

SPLINT. — This  is  a  small,  bony  enlargement,  and  gen- 
erally situated  on  the  inside  of  the  fore-leg  about  three  or 
four  inches  below  the  knee  joint,  and  occi:rs  frequently  in 
young  horses  when  they  are  worked  too  hard. 

Treatment  should  be  the  same  as  for  lone  ppaviu,  which  see. 
SPRAIN.— By  this  is  meant  the  sudden  t.lilfting  of  a  joint  farther  than 
Is  natural,  but  not  so  as  to  produce  dislocation.  Kvcry  joint  is  liable  to 
sprain  by  the  horse's  falling,  slipping,  or  being  overworked.  These  cases 
cause  a  great  deal  of  trouble,  oftentimes  producing  lameness,  pain,  swelling, 
tenderness,  and  an  unusual  amount  of  heat  in  the  part. 

Treatment. — Entire  rest  should  be  given  the  hoi-se,  and  if  the  part  is  found 
hot,  as  is  usually  the  case,  apply  cold  water  cloths,  changing  frequently, 
for  from  one  to  three  days  until  the  heat  has  subsided,  when  apply  Ken- 
dall's Spavin  Cure,  twice  or  three  times  a  day,  rubbing  well  with  the  hand. 
If  the  fever  is  considerable,  it  might  be  well  to  give  fifieen  drops  of 
tincture  of  aconite  root,  three  times  a  day,  for  one  or  two  days,  while  the 
cold  water  cloths  are  being  applied.  Allow  the  horse  a  rest  of  a  few  weeks, 
especially  in  bad  cases,  as  it  is  very  difficult  to  cure  t  onie  of  these  cases,  un- 
less the  horse  is  allowed  to  rest. 

STAGGERS.  —A  disease  of  horses,  resulting  from  some  lesion  of  the 
brain,  wdiich  causes  a  lo.ss  of  control  of  voluntary  motion.  As  it  generally 
occurs  in  fat  horses  which  are  well  fed,  those  subject  to  these  attacks  should 
not  be  over-fed.  The  cause  is  an  undue  amount  oi  blood  flov/ing  to  the  brain. 
Treatment. — The  aim  of  the  treatment  should  be  to  remove  the  cause. 
In  ordinary  cases  give  half  a  pound  of  epsom  salts,  and  repeat  if  necessary 
to  have  it  physic,  and  be  careful  about  over-feeding. 

In  mad  staggers,  it  would  be  well  to  bleed  from  the  neck  in  addition  to 
giving  the  epsom  salts. 


STIFLE-JOITTT    LAMENESS. 


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PATELLA,  OR    WIIIRLBOKE 
DISPLACED. 


STIFLE-JOINT  LAMENESS.— This  is  not  one  of  very  common  occur- 
rence, but  occurs  occasionally  in  colts  kept  on  uneven  ground,  which 
induces  dislocation  of  the  stifle,  or  patella,  which  slips  off  from  the  louudcd 
heads  of  the  bones  when  the  horse  steps. 

It  sometimes  occurs  in  horses  which  are  kept  on  bad  food,  or  in  those 
which  are  constitutionally  weak.  ^^ 

ISymptoms. — The  horse  stops  sud- 
denly and  extends  one  of  the  hind  legs 
backwards.     The  pastern  is  flexed  and 

the  head  raised,  as  shown  in  the  engrav-  ~  .^-^^^^ 

ing,  and  there  is  a  swelling  upon  the  '\ 

outer  side  of  the  pastern,  with  great 
pain.  It  sometimes  occurs  in  colts  on 
the  slightest  cause. 

Treatment. — Any  fluny  may  restore 
the  bone  to  its  proper  place  in  colts,  but 
for  cases  which  do  not  become  replaced, 
in  colts  or  horses,  get  into  a  shed  and  fix 
a  rope  to  the  pastern  as  shown  in  the  engraving,  and  throw  the  other  end 
over  a  beam.  Then  while  one  person  pulls  the  leg  upward  and  forward, 
another  should  stand 
by  the  quarters  and 
push  the  dislocated 
patella  inward  with 
both  hands.  Feed 
well,  and  give  the 
horse  five  or  six  weeks' 
rest,  or  place  him  in 
a  level  pasture,  and 
have  him  shod  with 
a  piece  of  iron  pro-  V^\  i"  ^ 
jecting  from  the  toe,  / 
especially  if  the  toe  ^ 
has  been  worn  off. 

Apply     Kendall's         ^^^-  man^'er  of  replacing  the  patella. 
Spavin  Cure  over  the  stifle,  as  directed  for  spavin,  to  remove  the  serenes? 
and  pain. 

SWEENEY.  {Alrophy.) — This  is  a  wasting  away  of  the  muscles  of  th- 
shoulder,  and  is  said  to  be  caused  by  some  disease  in  the  foot  or  leg. 

Irt'ntmoit — Treat  any  disease  found  in  the  foot  or  leg  as  directed  in 
other  parts  of  tliis  book.  Apply  to  the  slioulder  soft  soap  with  a  little  salt 
added,  four  or  five  times  a  week,  and  rub  well. 


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THOROUGHPIN. 


THOROUGHPIN.— An  affection  accompanying  blood  spavin,  and 
generally  caused  by  excessive  labor. 

8ympt07ns.—K  round  tumor  going  through  the  leg  and  appearing  on  the 
outside  and  in  front  of  the  joint  of  the  hock.  Thoroughpin  is  the  same 
disease  as  blood  spavin,  on  a  more  extensive  scale,  causing  the  enlargement 
to  extend  through  the  joint  from  one  side  to  the  other. 

Treatment. — Same  as  for  blood  spavin,  which  see. 

TUMORS  are  swellings  or  enlargements  of  any  part  of  the  body.  They 
vary  according  to  their  situation  and  nature. 

Treatment.— The  treatment  varies  with  different  horsemen.  And  we 
woufd  say  that  in  some  cases  it  might  be  best  to  have  them  cut  out,  and 
yet  there  are  many  other  cases  which  can  be  removed  by  the  use  of  Kendall's 
Spavm  Cure,  applied  as  directed  for  spavin.  We  now  have  in  mind  a  case 
of  a  hony  tumor  which  had  been  sawed  off  by  a  surgeon,  but,  from  some 
cause,  continued  to  grow ;  after  it  had  again  reached  quite  a  large  size  the 
owner  of  the  horse  began  to  use  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and,  after  he  had 
used  one  or  two  bottles,  told  us  that  the  tumor  was  nearly  removed,  and 
on  examination  we  found  it  quite  difficult  to  detect  it. 

WATER  FARCY  is  the  result  of  weakness  in  the  old,  and  of  inflam- 
matory action  in  the  young.  By  long  continued  laboi,  from  twelve  to 
eighteen  hours  each  day.  the  horse,  already  debilitated,  is  by  abuse  made  a 
fit  subject  for  water  farcy. 

It  is  the  custom  of  some  to 
feed  largely  on  Saturday  night 
and  not  to  visit  again  until  Mon- 
day morning,  when  they  are 
liable  to  find  the  animal,  so 
cruelly  treated,  with  one  swollen 
leg.  The  horse  holds  the  leg  up 
as  seen  in  the  engraving,  and 
will  generally  be  lame.  He  is 
in  too  much  pain,  and  is  too 
tired,  to  eat,  but  will  be  very 
thirsty  on  account  of  the  agonies 
vvrhich  his  cruel  treatment  has  brought  upon  him.  When  water  farcy 
occurs,  let  it  be  understood  that  it  is  because  the  horse  has  been  worked  too 
long  and  too  hardly,  and  that  if  the  animal  is  not  better  cared  for,  Farcy 
will  be  the  result. 

Treatment.— hei  the  work  be  lighter,  the  nourishment  sufficient  and 
of  better  quality,  and  the  stable  kept  clean  and  well  ventilated.  Lead  the 
horse  out,  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  gentle  exercise.     As  soon  as  the 


THE   DRTVER'S  rmST  VISIT  ON 
MONDAY  MORNING. 


WIND   GALLS. 


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limb  will  bear  friction  let  it  be  well  rubbed  with  the  hands,  and  this  repeated 
often.  Bathe  with  cold  water  and  rub  dry.  If  the  lameness  and  swellkig 
continue,  take  two  parts  of  alcohol  and  one  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  mix, 
find  bathe  the  leg  with  the  mixture,  and  rub  well.  Then  take  iodide  of 
potassium,  one  drachm ;  pulv.  gentian,  one  draclim ;  pulv.  ginger,  one  drachm ; 
sulphate  of  iron,  one  drachm;  linseed  meal,  two  ozs. :  make  into  a  ball,  and 
give  at  one  dose,  repeating  every  day  for  several  days. 

Prepare  the  above  balls  as  they  are  wanted  each  day,  because  the  iodide 
of  potassium  should  be  kept  in  a  vial  until  it  is  wanted  for  use.  Always 
begin  the  treatment  as  soon  as  possible. 

WIND  GALLS. — Soft  swellings  or  enlargements  just  above  the  fetlock 
joints,  which  are  caused  by  over-exertion  or  by  sprains.  They  are  of  a  sim- 
ilar nature  to  blood  spavin,  and  may  be  treated  in  the  same  way;  or  place 
exactly  on  the  wind  galls  pieces  of  cork  covered  with  cloth  large  enough  to 
press  them  down,  and  wet  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  keep  the  corks 
pressed  on  the  galls  by  the  use  of  a  rubber  bandage,  only  removing  it  when 
the  horse  is  used  and  when  it  is  necessary  to  wet  the  compress. 

Apply  only  a  little  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  the  compress,  and  be 
careful  not  to  have  it  so  tight  as  to  cause  strangulation  of  the  leg,  bi': 
only  as  tight  as  can  be  without  causing  strangulation.  Remove  the  com- 
press as  soon  as  there  are  any  signs  of  soreness,  and  bathe,  once  or  twice  a 
a  day,  with  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  until  all  soreness  has  subsided. 
Care  should  be  exercised  in  the  use  of  the  compress,  or  sores  may  be  pro- 
duced.   (See  directions  for  the  Treatment  of  Bone  Spavin.) 


WORMS.— There  are  several  kinds  of  worms  which  infest  the  horse, 

some    of    which  produce  a  vast 
amount  of  mischief. 

Tenia.     {Tape    Worm.) — These 
trouble  the  young  mostly,  and  are 
usually  caused    by    starving    the 
mare  when  with  foal,  and  by  breed- 
ing from  old  animals.     The  dam 
and  sire  should  be  in  perfect  health 
if  a  valuable  coit  is  desired.     Gen- 
tle work  is  always  better  for  the 
mare  than  to  remain  without  work. 
•<S'ymp<(;m«.— When  tape-worm  is  present,  there  is  checked  development, 
large  head,  long  legs,  ravenous  appetite,  unhealthy  coat,  thin  body,  fetid 
breath.    The  colt  picks  and  bites  its  own  hair,  rubs  its  nose  against  a  wall, 
or  strains  it  violently  upwards. 


The  horse  rubs  hia  nose  violently  against  a  wall 
when  there  is  irritation  from  worms. 


40  YELLOW    WATERS. 

Treatment.  Give  spirits  of  turpentine.  For  a  colt  three  months  old 
give  from  one-fourth  to  one-half  ounce;  six  months  old,  one-half  to  one 
ounce;  one  year,  one  to  one  and  a  half  ounces;  two  years,  one  and  one-half 
to  two  ounces;  four  years,  three  to  four  ounces.  Also  procure  one  pound 
of  quassia  chips  and  pour  three  quarts  of  boiling  water  on  to  them ;  then 
mix  a  proportional  dose  of  the  quassia  infusion  with  the  turpentine,  and 
cause  it  to  blend  together  by  stirring  in  well  with  yolks  of  eggs.  Add 
twenty  grains  of  powdered  camphor  gum,  and  give  the  dose  the  first  thing 
ki  the  morning. 

Feed  well  afterward,  and  give  every  morning  until  the  coat  is  glossy, 
muriated  tincture  of  iron,  from  one  to  ten  drachms,  according  to  age,  and 
also  Fowler's  Solution,  from  one- fourth  to  three  drachms. 

LuMBRici. — Long,  round  worms,  which  are  sometimes  seen  eighteen 
inches  long.     They  prey  upon  the  weakly,  whether  old  or  young. 

Treatment. — Give  one  drachm  tprtar  emetic,  worked  into  ;i  ball  with  lin- 
seed meal  and  flour,  every  morning,  until  the  desired  elfect  is  accomplished. 
Or  give  calomel,  three  drachms;  tarta-r  emetic,  one  drachm ;  mixed,  and  made 
into  three  balls,  to  be  given  at  night  for  three  nights;  and  give,  one  day 
after  the  last  ball,  a  good  purging  ball. 

Pin  Worms. — This  variety  of  worms  inhabits  the  rectum,  and  causes 
great  itching  posteriorly,  which  causes  the  horse  to  rub  its  hair  ol?  against 
the  wall. 

Treatment. — Most  medicines  are  deprived  of  their  activity  because  they 
do  not  reach  the  rectum;  therefore  it  is  best  to  treat  with  injections  which 
will  come  directly  in  contact  with  the  parasites.  Take  one  ounce  catechu  and 
a  quart  of  water,  and,  when  dis.solved,  give  as  an  injection,  and  repeat  for 
seven  mornings.  On  the  eighth  day  give  a  mash;  at  night  ff)llow  with  one- 
half  ounce  aloes,  and  one  drachm  calomel.  Ptcpeat  tlie  above  if  necessary. 
Injections  of  tobacco  smoke  work  well. 

YELLOW  WATERS. -This  affection  is  the  result  of  liver  di.sease,  and 
has  derived  its  name  from  the  characteristic  color  of  the  membranes  of  the 
eyes,  nose  and  mouth,  which  have  a  peculiar  j'ellowne.ss  that  is  caused  by 
the  liver  being  diseased,  so  that  its  natural  functions  are  not  properly  i)er- 
formed,  and  a  large  amount  of  bile  is  thrown  back  into  the  blood,  in>>tead 
of  being  carried  off  in  its  natural  way,  and  only  eliminated  partially 
through  the  kidneys.  It  occurs  more  often  in  horses  which  are  highly  fed 
and  have  nothing  to  do,  than  in  any  others. 

Treatment. — Give  ginger,  two  drachms;  powdered  mandrake  root,  one 
drachm;  powdered  aloes,  four  drachms;  mix,  and  give  at  one  dose.  Feed 
the  horse  with  soft  feed  and  grass  to  loosen  the  bowels.  Repeat  the  above 
dose  as  often  as  shall  be  necessary,  which,  in  most  cases,  perhaps,  would  be 
about  every  other  day. 


DOSES    FOR    THE    HORSE. 


41 


DOSES  FOE  THE  HOESE. 


Name  op  Dkug, 


AcTiox  ANi)  Use. 


Do.^ 


Antidote. 


Aioes. 
Alum. 
Auise  SeocL 
Aqua  Ammonia. 

Arseuic. 

Ayafa'tida. 
Bicarbonate  of  / 
Potash.  ] 

Bismuth. 

Black  Antimony. 

-Blue  Vitriol. 
Calomel. 
Camphor. 
Cautiiarides. 
Carbolic  Acid. 
CastnrOil. 
Cayenne. 
Chl-oraie  of         { 
Pi-tash.  \ 

Coppenis. 
Crotoji  Oil. 
Digitalis  leif, 
Epsom  Salts. 
Ether. 

Fowjer's  Solution 

Gentian  Root. 

Ginger. 

Glaul)er'.s  Salts. 


Laxative  isnd  Tonic. 

Astringent. 

Aromatic  and  Stomachic. 

Stimulant  and  Antacid. 

j  Alterative    and  Tonic.    Used  for  ) 

(     Paralysis.  Mange,  elc.  f 

Anti-spasmodic,  Coughs,  etc. 

J  Diuretic  and  Antacid.    G-od  for  ) 

(      Rheumatism.  j 

For  Chronic  Dtarrhcoa,  etc. 

Promotes  the  Secretions. 

Astringent  and  Tonic. 

Cathartic. 

Anti-spasmodic. 

Diuretic  and  Stimulant. 

KxterniTlly  and  Disinfectant. 

Cithartic.  ' 

Stimulant  and  Carminative. 

J  Diuretic.       Given    for    Bloating,  / 


Iodide  of 
Pot  ssium. 


Linseed  Oil,  Raw 

Magnesia. 

Mercurial      Oint- 
ment. 

Nux  Vomica. 


Opium. 

Prepared  Chalk. 
Quinine. 
Saltpetre. 
Soda  Bicarb. 

Soda  Sulphite. 

Solution  of  Lime. 

Spirits    of    Chlo- 
roform. 

Strychnia. 


Sulphui 


}     etc.  i 

Tonic  and  Astrineeut. 
I'ov.erful  i^urgative. 

Sedative  and  Diuretic. 

Cathartic  and  Febrifuge. 

Anti-spasmodic. 

j  Usod  lor  Skin  dii^eascs.    See  Ar-  / 

/      senic,  a  preparation  of.  ( 

Tonic. 

(  Tonic.  Stimu'nnt  rnd  Stomachic.  ) 
■;  Used  for  Flatulent  Colic,  Dys-  > 
f     pepsia,  etc.  ) 

Cathartic. 
Diuretic    and    Alterative.      Used  1 
for  Rheumatism,  Dropsy,  En-  I 
large:!  Glands,  etc.  ) 

Cathartic;  and  Nutritive. 
s  For  colts  as  an  Antacid  and  Laxa-  I 
/      tive.  f 

\  Used  for  Mange,  Itch,  Lice,  and  ( 

"(      other  parasites.  \ 

\  Nervous  stimulant.  Used  for  Pa- 1 
I      ralysis.  '    ( 

f  Anodyne  and  Antispasmodic! 
-;  Given  in  Colic,  Intlammatiou  of  }■ 
j     Bowelir,  Dial  iha'a,  etc.  , 

Antrcid. 

Tonic.    Given  during  convalescence. 

Diuretic  aiiu  Febrifuge. 

Similar  to  Bicarb.  Potash. 

)  Aniiseptic  and  Alterative. 

(      tor  Blood  diseases. 

j  Antacid,  used  as  an  antidote  to 

I     poisoning  by  acids. 

-^  Anodyne  and  Anti-spasmodic. 

j  Tonic  and  Stimulapt.    Used  for 

I   '  Paralysis. 

\  Alterative    and    Laxative.     Used 

) 


Used  I 
f 


1-2  to  1  oz. 
■i  to  3  drs. 
1-2  to  2  OZ8. 
1  to  4  dm. 

1  to  5  grs. 

1  to  3  drs. 

3  to  .5  drs. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 

1-4  to  1-2  dr. 

1-2  to  1  dr. 
10  to  4 )  gis. 
1-2  to  1  dr. 
)  to  <j  grs. 

1  2  to  1  pt. 
.'}  to  25  grs. 

1-2  to  2  drs. 

'/a  to  114  drs 
lOtolSd^p' 
0  to  20  grs 

2  to  8  ozs. 
1-2  to  2  ozs 

1  to  4  drs. 
'  to  2  drs. 

2  to  5  drs. 

f!  to  12  ozs. 

1-2  to   1  1- 
drs. 

1  to  2  pts. 

1-4  to  1  oz. 


lor  Skin  diseases  aud  Rheuma- 
tism. 


1-2  to  1  oz. 
I.-)  to  50  grs 
1  fo  3  drs. 
}  to  8  drs. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 
4  to  6  ozs. 
1  to  2  ozs. 
1-2  to  1  gr. 

1-2  to  2  ozs 


Vinegar. 
.Magnesia  and  oil. 

\  Vinegar   and   raw 
/      Linseed  Oil. 

j  Infus'n  of  oak  bark 
I  Give  also  lins'doii. 
Eggs,  Milk,  etc. 
Eggs  aud  Milk. 


Eggs;  soap;  grnel. 


Opium. 
Stimulate. 


J  Ilydrated   peroxide 
)      ol  Iron. 


(  Give  freely  starch 
{  or  flour,  with  water 
(  largely. 


(  Whites  of  Eggs  with 
(  uiiJk  given  freely. 
f  Saleratus,  followed 
I  quickly  by  cop- 
1  peras,  both  dissolv- 
i^ed  in  water. 

I  ri'lh'.donna,  >trong  coiFee, 
,'  l>r:iii(iv  ami  aa.liioiiia. 
1  l);isli  cold  va'tr  on,  .ind 
■  keei>  ibe  horse  moving. 


(  Linseed  oil  largely. 
"i  Raw. 


Tobacco. 


42 


DOSES    FOR    THE    HORSE. 


Kahe  op  Drug. 


Action  and  Use. 


DosB. 


Antidote. 


Sweet  Spirits  of 

Nitre. 
Tannic  Acid. 
Tartar  Emetic. 
Tincture   of    Ac 

onite  Root. 
Tincture  of  Can- 

tharides. 
Tincture  Er^ot. 
Tincture  Iodine. 

Tincture  Iron. 

Tr.  Nux  Vomica. 
Tincture  Opium. 

White  Vitriol. 


I  Diuretic  and  Diaphoretic. 

Astringent. 

Sedative  and  Alterative. 

Sedative.    Used  for  lung  fever,  etc. 

Stimulant  and  Tonic. 

Parturient. 

Used  externally. 

j  Tonic  and  Astringent.     Used  for  } 

}     Typhoid  diseases.  j 

j  Tonic.     Stimulant   in    Paralysis  J 

j      and  Dyspepsia.  j 

Anodyne  and  Anti-spasmodic. 

J  Astringent.        Used     for     cuts,  | 
1     wounds  and  sores,  in  solution,    f 


%  tol>4  OZB 
«)to40gr9. 
1-8  to  1-3  dr. 

15toS5d'p's 
1  to  2  oza. 

1  to  2  OZB. 

1-2  to  1  oz. 
i  to  4  drs. 

1  to  2  0Z9. 

5  to  15  grs. 


Tannic  Acid. 

I  Ni<«  tnikll  do«ei  of  Nux 
i  Vomira,  And  itlniMlsnU 
( i»Tgt\j,  and  keep  moving. 


See  Nux  Yomica. 
See  Opium. 
j  Milk,     eggs      and 


flour. 


For  a  colt  one  month  old,  give  one  twenty-fourth  of  the  full  dose  for  an  adult  horse  as 
given  above;  three  months  old,  one-twelfth;  six  months  old,  one-sixth;  one  year  old, 
one-third;  two  years  old,  one-half;  three  years  old,  three-fourths. 


IN  MEASURING  LIQUIDS, 

A  tablespoonful  is  equal  to  half  an  ounce  by  measure. 

A  dessert-spoonful  is  equal  to  one-fourth  ounce,  or  two  drachms. 

A  teaspoonful  is  equal  to  one  drachm. 

A  teacup  is  estimated  to  contain  about  four  fluid  ounces,  or  a  gilL 

A  wine  glass  about  two  fluid  ounces. 

The  above  named  household  implements  vary  in  size  and  capacity,  so 
that  usually  it  is  difficult  to  measure  with  them  accurately ;  yet,  for  nearly- 
all  medicines,  it  will  be  near  enough  for  all  practical  purposes,  excepting 
some  teacups  are  now  made  to  hold  six  or  eight  ounces,  so  that,  if  the  med- 
icine to  be'  measured  is  poison,  it  is  wdl  to  give  smaller  doses  if  the  exact 
capacity  is  not  known.  It  is  best  for  those  having  much  use  for  measures  to 
procure  a  glass  graduate  which  will  measure  drachms  and  ounces. 


A  VERY  FOOLTSH  MANNER  OP 
TORTURING  HORSES. 


A  BETTER  AND  MORE  HUMANE  WAY  OP 
TREATING  OUR  FAITHFUL  FRIEND. 


AGS  OF  THJBi   HOSSSo 


U 


THE  AGE  OF  THE  HOESE, 

Determined  by  the  appearance  of  the  teeth. 


The  safest  way  of  determining  the  age  of  a  horse  is  by  the  appearance  of  the  teeth, 
which  undergo  certain  changes  in  the  course  of  years.  Althour/h  it  maybe  inipoBsible 
to  give  any  rules  which  will  be  found  to  be  exa-  tly  cor-ect  In  every  case,  yet  the  following 
clast^iflcatiun  ia  generally  correct;  but  exceptions  will  occur,  as,  fur  instance,  a  noble 
horse  may  be  taken  for  younger  than  he  really  is,  because  the  strong  structure  of  all  the 
boues  makes  the  teeth  also  stronger  than  those  of  a  horse  of  the  same  age,  of  an  inferior 
breed. 

Eight  to  fourteen  days  after  birth,  the  first  middle  nippers  of  the  set  of  milk  teeth  are 
cut  (Fig.  1);  foiir  to  six  weeks  afterwards,  the  pair  next  to  them  (Fig.  2);  and  finally, 
aflersix  or  eight  months,  the  last  (Fig.  8). 

All  these  milk  teeth  have  a  well-defined  body  and  neck,  and  a  slender  fang,  and  on 
their  front  surfaces  grooves  or  furrows,  which  disappear  from  the  middle  nippers  at  the 
end  of  one  year;  from  the  next  pair  in  two  years;  and  from  the  incisive  teeth  (cutters) 
in  tiiree  years. 

At  the  age  of  two,  the  nippers  become  loose  and  fall  out;  in  their  places  appear  two 
permanent  teeth,  with  deep,  black  cavities,  and  full,  sharp  edges  (Fig.  4). 

At  the  age  of  three,  the  next  jiair  (Fis.  5)  fall  out. 

At  lour  years  old,  the  corner  teeth  fall  out  (Fig.  6). 

At  five  ^ears  old,  the  horse  has  his  permanent  set  of  teeth. 

The  teeth  grow  in  length  as  the  borne  advances  in  years,  but  at  the  same  time,  his  teeth 
ere  «'orn  away,  by  use,  about  one-tweltth  of  fin  inch  every  year;  so  that  the  black  cuv- 
i  lee  of  the  centre  nippers  below  disappear  in  the  sixth  year  (Fig.  7);  those  of  the  next 
pair,  in  the  seventh  year  (Fig.  8):  and  those  of  the  corner  teeth,  in  the  eighth  year  (Fig. 
9>.    Also  the  outer  comer  teeth  of  upper  nnd  lower  jnw  just  meet  at  eight  years  of  atre 

At  nine  years  old,  cups  leave  the  two  centre  nippers  above,  and  each  of  tne  two  upper 
corner  teeth  has  a  Lttle  shnip  protrusion  at  the  extreme  outer  corners  (Mg.  10). 

At  the  age  often,  the  cups  disappear  from  the  adjoining  teeth. 

At  the  age  of  eleven,  the  cups  disappear  from  the  corner  teeth  above,  and  are  only 
Indicated  by  brownish  spots. 

The  oval  form  becomes  broader,  and  changes,  from  the  twelfth  to  the  sixteenth  year, 
mor"  «nd  raore  into  a  triangular  form,  and  the  teeth  lose,  finally,  with  the  twentieth  year, 
all  regularity.  There  is  nothing:  remaining  ia  the  teeth  that  can  afterwards  clearly 
show  the  age  of  the  horse,  or  justify  the  most  experienced  examinerin  giving  a  positive 
opinion. 

The  tushes,  or  canine  teeth,  conical  in  shape,  with  a  sharp  point,  and  curved,  are  cut 
between  the  third  and  fourth  year;  their  points  become  more  and  more  rounded,  until 
the  ninth  year,  >'nd  after  that,  more  and  more  dull  in  the  course  of  years,  and  lose,  final- 
Jy,  all  regular  shape.    Mares  have,  frequently,  no  tueks,  or  only  very  faintly  indicated. 


^^^^ 


44 


BREEDIJS^G. 


BEEEDIIsTG. 


Tliis  very  important  subject  is  too  often  neglected.  A  common  mistake 
in  breeding  is  often  made,  that  mares  are  bred  from  after  they  become 
useless  for  work,  regardless  of  hereditary  diseases  which  may  be  trans- 
mitted to  their  olf spring.  It  should  be  remembered  that  one  of  the  charac- 
teristic laws  of  life  is  the  reproduction  in  kind—"  like  begets  like." 

Both  parents  should  be  selected  with  reference  to  their  individual  points 
of  excellence,  and  also  so  that  the  points  of  one  may  be  adapted  to  the 
points  of  the  other;  for,  although  both  may  be  excellent  individually,  the 
points  which  characterize  one  may  actually  counteract  those  of  the  other; 
but,  if  defects  exist,  the  breeder  should  be  sure  that  it  is  merely  accidental 
•and  not  natural. 

None  but  sound  parents  should  be  bred  from;  (accidents,  of  course,  are 
not  to  be  regarded  as  unsoundness).     Both  parents  should  be  free  from  any 
infirmity  relative    to  a    vicious    temper    or    bad    disposition,    although  . 
the  points  of  excellence  in  one  way  sometimes  counteract  the  bad  points 


6u£kdin«.  45 

in  the  other  relative  to  that  defect.  Great  care  should  be  exercised  that  the 
same  defect  does  not  exist  in  boih.  Some  knowledge  of  the  parentage  of 
the  sire  and  dam  is  therefore  indispensable. 

For  ordinary  business  purposes  the  best  form  of  a  marc  to  breed  from  is 
a  short-legged  beast,  with  a  deep  and  roomy  chest,  wide  hips,  and  so  built 
in  every  way  as  to  indicate  a  robust  animal,  with  a  strong  constitution. 
Always  avoid,  if  possible,  selecting  a  mare  for  breeding  purposes  which  has 
ring-bone,  spavin,  or  any  disease  that  will  render  the  offspring  liable  to  be 
afflicted  with  the  same,  by  hereditary  descent. 

The  "breed"  should  be  taken  into  consideration  also.  If  it  is  desired 
to  raise  a  carriage  beast,  select  a  mare  with  a  good,  animated  counte- 
nance, sprightly,  not  too  nervous  nor  too  sluggish,  but  with  a  general  mus- 
cular structure.  The  head  of  the  brood-marc  is  a  point  which  should  be 
always  regarded,  for  a  mare  that  has  a  large  head,  with  a  dull,  stupid  coun- 
tenance, will  not  breed  a  good  foal,  unless  it  might  be  from  a  very  sprightly, 
ambitious  horse.  The  shoulder  blade  should  be  wide  and  long,  extending 
nearly  to  the  top  of  the  withers,  and  so  well  covered  with  muscle  as  not  to 
present  any  undue  prominence. 

The  neck  should  come  out  from  the  top  of  ":ie  withers  and  not  low 
down;  the  fore-leg  should  be  perpendicular,  so  i,nat  the  point  of  the  shoulder 
and  the  toe  will  be  in  a  right  line;  the  faot  should  be  sound,  and  of  good, 
symmetrical  shape. 

The  hips  should  be  long,  oval  and  broad;  the  hock-ioint  should  be  well 
formed,  and  not  of  the  ** cow-hock "  or  "sickle-hock  "  kind. 

In  selecting  a  stallion,  the  rules  which  we  have  already  given  should  be 
observed,  remembering  that  compactness  is  quite  essential,  that  much  good- 
ness and  strength  may  be  condensed  into  a  small  space.  The  shoulder 
oUould  be  well  back,  with  the  shoulder  blade  lying  obliquely,  except  that, 
when  it  is  desired  to  raise  a  slow  draught-horse,  a  large  stallion,  with  up- 
right shoulders,  should  be  selected. 

In  summing  up  the  whole  matter  we  would  say,  if  j^ou  would  be  suc- 
cessful in  breeding  do  not  breed  into  the  same  family  and  blood,  but  select 
a  horse  of  different  blood,  unless  it  should  be  eight  or  ten  generations  re- 
moved. 

Avoid  using  a  horse  which  is  defective  in  any  particular,  when  the  mare 
has  the  same  defect,  but  select  one  as  nearly  perfect  as  possible  in  that  point. 
Do  not  breed  small  mares  with  very  large  horses,  for  there  should  be  mutual 
adaptation  in  size  and  form,  as  we  have  before  stated. 


46 


Shoeing. 


SHOEHJTG. 


With  a  poor  hoof  an  otherwise 
valuable  horse  becomes  almost 
worthless,  so  that  the  common 
saying,  "No  foot,  no  horse,"  is 
practically  correct.  For  this  rea- 
son the  subject  of  horse-sltoeing  is 
one  which  should  receive  much 
attention,  as  it  is  by  poor  shoeing 
that  80  many  horses  are  rendered 
almost  valueless  for  life. 

For  want  of  fe%ace  we  can  only  3=^-"^^ 

give  some  of  the  more  important  points  which  should  be  observed  in  order 
10  preserve  the  hoof  in  a  natural  and  healthy  condition. 

The  hoof,  in  its  natural  state,  is  adapted  only  to  a  grassy  surface;  so 
that,  when  we  wish  to  bring  the  horse  into  practical  use  upon  our  hard  and 
stony  roads,  it  becomes  necessary  to  protect  the  hoof,  by  shoeing,  from  the 
unnatural  wear  and  tear  which  it  is  subjected  to. 

It  is  greatly  to  be  regi-etted  that  so  large  a  share  of  the  men  who  are 
permitted  to  do  this  very  important  work  of  shoeing  the  horse,  are  so 
ignorant  of  the  nature  and  structure  of  the  foot  and  tJie  principal  rules  which 
Bltouldg\ndQ  them  in  doing  this  very  important  branch  of  work. 

It  is  a  gi-eat  fault  of  nearly  ail  shoers  that  they  cut  and  pare  with  the 
idea  of  improving  the  foot,  when  their  aim  should  be,  mainly,  to  let  nature 
have  her  course  as  much  as  possible,  or,  in  other  v>'ords,  to  imitate  the 
natural  condition  of  tbe  foot,  and  only  pare  away  such  parts  as  have  become 
useless.  The  shoe  should  always  be  fitted  to  the  foot,  and  not  the  foot  to 
the  shoe,  as  is  too  often  practiced.  That  part  of  the  lioof  which  should  not 
have  pressure  is  the  portion  between  the  bar  and  the  quarter,  commonly 
known  as  the  F;eat  of  corns.     (For  location,  see  engraving  on  10th  page.) 

The  gi-eatcst  pressure  should  be  arcund  the  outside  of  "the  foot,  for  about 
half  an  inch. 

The  frog  should  be  allowed  to  ccme  to  the  ground,  which  will  prevent, 
to  a  certain  extent,  the  concuasion  v/hich  would  otherwise  take  place.  The 
frog  i^hmld  not  he  cut  dow7i,  as  is  frequently  practiced,  nor  should  it  be 
touched,  when  healthy,  except  for  the  purpose  of  cleansmg. 


In  paring  the  foot,  be  very  careful  not  to  cut  down  the  outside,  so  as  to 
allow  the  entire  weight  to  rest  on  the  inside  of  the  shoe  upon  the  sole;  but 
only  cut  away  the  dead  portion  of  horn  on  the  sole,  and  cut  down  the  wail 
from  heel  to  toe  until  the  bearing  is  natural,  leaving  it  even  and  as  near  its 
natural  state  as  possible.  A  red-hot  shoe  should  not  be  allowed  to  be  burned 
into  the  foot  to  fit  it. 

The  shoe  to  be  selected  should  depend  upon  the  condition  of  the  foot 
and  the  condition  of  the  roads,  etc.  The  flat  shoe,  when  properly  applied, 
leaves  the  foot  nearest  its  natural  shape,  by  allowing  the  horse  a  good,  eveix 
foundation  to  stand  upon,  and  is  most  likely  to  give  satisfaction  for  all 
ordinary  purposes.  At  some  seasons  of  the  year  it  will  be  necessary  to  have 
calks  upon  the  shoes,  but  o:  dinarily  the  foot  should  be  allowed  to  come  as 
near  the  ground  as  possible. 

What  we  mean  by  the  jlat  shoe  is  one  flat  upon  its  superior  surface,  which 
comes  in  direct  contact  with  the  hoof,  the  under  surface  being  partially 
concave,  so  as  to  assist  the  horse  in  grasping  the  ground,  to  prevent  slipping 
and  to  assist  in  progressing. 

The  shoe  should  be  as  big  as  the  foot  so  as  not  to  require  any  cutting  down 
the  hoof  so  as  to  make  it  fit  the  shoe,  and  the  heels  of  the  shoe  should  not 
be  permitted  to  project  backwards  beyond  the  heel  of  the  hoof  more  than 
about  one-eighth  of  an  inch. 

The  outward  margin  of  the  shoe  should  just  correspond  with  the  shape 
of  the  foot,  except  at  the  heel,  where  the  shoe  should  be  a  little  wider  from 
quarter  to  heel,  especially  on  the  outside. 

Many  persons  are  not  aware  of  the  thinness  of  the  hoof,  which  makes  it 
quite  necessary  that  the  nail  holes  should  be  near  the  edge,  and  quite  well 
forward  in  the  toe,  so  as  to  avoid  driving  the  nails  into  the  quick,  which 
would  cause  serious  lameness  and  injury. 

Do  not  rasp  under  the  nail  clinches,  nor  ©ver  them;  and  do  not  use  the 
rasp  at  all  on  the  outside  of  the  hoof,  not  even  below  the  clinches,  except 
just  enough  near  the  shoe  to  round  the  edge,  and  do  not  cut  down  the  hoof 
if  you  have  used  a  shoe  which  is  too  small. 

A  nail  for  a  horse's  foot  differs  materially  from  every  other  kind  of  nail, 
not  only  in  shape,  but  in  the  quality  ©f  iron  from  which  it  should  be  made; 
it  is  important  that  it  should  be  made  from  the  very  best  of  iron,  free  from 
flaws,  seams,  liability  to  sliver,  and  all  sulphurous  gases  in  the  process  of 
manufacture.  It  is  presumed  that  every  shoer  knows  tliat  a  nail  forged 
hot,  from  the  end  of  a  rod,  needs  no  argument  to  convince  any  one  that  a 
better  nail  is  thus  obtained  than  by  punchmg,  rolling  and  shearing  them 
from  a  cold  plate.  The  numerous  and  well  authenticated  cases  where 
valuable  horses  have  been  ruimd  by  using  cold  rolled  nails,  are  enough  to 
deter  any  first-class  shoer  from  driving  anything  but  a  Hot  Forged  nail, 


SPRUNG    KNEE 
COCKLED  ANKLE. 


48  SPRUNG    KNEES. 

SPRUNG  KNEES.— There  exists  considerable 
difference  of  opinion  in  regard  to  the  causae  of  this 
defect.  Investigation  shows  a  permanent  shortening 
of  the  ligaments  at  the  hind  part  of  the  knee. 

Treatment. — The  best  treatment  known  to  us  and, 
we  believe  the  best  that  can  be  adopted,  is  to  have 
the  place  where  the  horse  stands  highest  und*r  the 
hind  feet,  by  placing  a  good  quantity  of  bedding  for 
him  to  stand  on  back  of  the  fore  feet;  then  have  the 
horse  shod  with  a  high  heel,  or  shoes  which  grow 
v.hicker  from  toe  to  Ireel.  Apply  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  over  the  ligaments  at  the  liind  part  of  the  knee- 
joint,  extending  to  each  side  as  fiir  as  the  ligaments 
are  felt,  and  apply  it  from  above  the  joint  down  one- 
third  the  distance  to  the  fetlock;  aUo  apply  it  in  front 
of  the  joint  when  there  is  any  thickening  or  enlarge- 
ment there.  The  Spavin  Cure  is  also  one  of  the  best  remedies  known  for 
cockled  ankles,  it  should  be  applied  in  front  and  around  the  ankle  at  night; 
or  if  the  horse  is  not  being  worked,  it  may  be  used  two  or  three  times  a  day. 
CRIB-BITING.— This  is  a  habit  which  is  very  unpleasant,  and  one  ti.at 

makes  a  horse  unsalable,  although  not  so 
serious  a  defect  as  has  been  represented  by 
some.  The  act  of  cribbing  consists  of  the 
horse  grasping  or  pressing  against  the  edge 
of  the  manger,  or  any  other  convenient 
place,  with  his  teeth,  as  shown  in  the  en- 
graving; and  then  after  a  convulsive  action 
of  the  throat,  there  will  be  heard  a  grunting 
sound. accompaned  by  an  apparent  drawing 
in  of  air,  although  it  is  thought  by  many 
that,  instead  of  this, 
a  small  portion  of 
gas  is  eructated 
after  some  effort. 

CrtW5^- Unhealthy 
and  poorly-ventilat- 
ed stable,  sameness 
of  food,  indigestion,  and  many  times  it  i-?  the  result 
of  imitation,  if  they  see  it  practiced  daily  by  other 
horses. 

Treatment. — Take  out  the  manger,  and    f^;ed   the  appe\rance  OF  THE 
horse  from  the  floor,  leaving  no  place  whirli  is  con-     teeth   of  an  old 
venient  for  him  to  grasp  with  his  teeth  ;  thi-  the  most  crtb-biter. 


ACT   OF    CRIBBING. 


NOTICE— -^O  OUR  PATRONS  AND  ALL  HORSE  OWNERS.  49 

natural  position  in  which  a  horse  can  take  his  food,  and  we  believe  it  to  be 
the  best  in  any  case,  whether  the  horse  has  the  habit  or  not;  but  this 
alone  might  not  prove  effectual  in  all  cases,  and  therefore  we  recommend 
to  place  before  the  horse  a  lump  of  rock-salt,  which  will  many  times  effect 
a  cure,  especialy  if  taken  as  soon  as  the  first  symptoms  are  noticed,  which 
are  many  times  preceded  by  the  horse  licking  the  manger  out  all  over  the 
surface  which  is  in  his  reach  ;  if  this  does  not  prove  effectual,  place  a  lump 
of  chalk  before  him.  Attend  to  ventilating  the  stable,  so  as  to  give  the 
horse  pure  air;  then  give  Prof.  Flint's  Renovating  Powders  as  described 
on  pages  71  and  95,  and  also  the  leaf  inserted  between  pages  8oand  81,  and 
the  circular  between  pages  64  and  65  for  testimonials.  These  Powders  will 
improve  the  digestion  and  condition  of  the  stomach.  Some  recommend  a 
strap  buckled  around  the  neck,  which  will  usually  stop  it  if  buckled  tight; 
but  this  is  very  injurious  to  the  horse.  Others  recommend  a  muzzle,  with 
bars  across  the  bottom  far  enough  apart  to  allow  the  horse  to  get  his  hay 
or  grain,  but  not  to  grasp  the  edge  of  the  manger. 


notice-To  our  Patrons  and  All  Horse  Owners. 

The  remedies,  receipts,  directions  and  treatnrtents  given  in 
this  book  have  proved  by  long  experience  and  practice  to  give 
the  most  satisfactory  and  best  results,  and  we  give  them  to  our 
patrons  with  perfect  confidence  in  their  merits.  Should  you  not 
have  the  ingredients  or  conveniences  at  hand  for  preparing  the 
receipts  in  this  book  they  can  be  filled  by  your  Druggist  at  a  slight 
cost.     For  the  price  list  of  our  remedies  see  page  96. 

We  have  endeavored  to  include  all  the  practical  and  necessary 
information  for  the  care,  treatment  and  management  of  the  horse, 
but  should  any  of  our  friends  and  patrons  be  in  doubt  as  to  the 
affliction  or  ailment  of  their  horses  or  the  proper  treatment  to  be 
followed,  and  do  not  find  the  information  in  this  book,  we  suggest 
that  they  correspond  with  us.  We  have  a  most  complete  Library 
of  Standard  Veterinary  works,  and  a  long  experience  in  answering 
this  class  of  inquiries,  and  if  they  will  state  carefully  the  nature 
and  exact  location  of  the  difficulty,  of  how  long  standing,  all  the 
symptoms  and  inculcations,  also  what  treatment,  if  any,  has  been 
followed  and  any  general  information  bearing  on  the  subject,  we 
will  gladly  prescribe  or  advise  as  to  the  treatment,  free  of  any  cost 
to  our  patrons.     Address,        DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO., 

Enosburg  Falls,  Vt.,U«  So  Ao 


50  inSClU^LkKEOIJS    BBCEIPTBd 


MISCELLAITEOUS   EECEIPTS. 


For  Oolio. 
(See  Treatment  of  Colic) 

No.  1. — Take  of  laudanum,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  turpentine,  1|  ounces. 
Mix,  and  give  at  one  dose,  in  three  times  the  amount  of  warm  water. 

No.  2. — Sulphuric  ether,  i  «^  ounces;  laudanum,  i  ounce;  essence  of 
peppermint,  2  ounces ;  water,  i6  ounces.  Mix,  and  shake  well  before 
giving.     For  further  particulars,  see  page  8. 

For  Hea^ML 
(See  Treatment  of  Rmces.) 

No.  1.— One  teaspoonful  of  lobelia,  giren  in  the  feed,  once  a  day  for  a 
week,  and  then  once  or  twice  a  week,  will  stop  them  for  a  time. 

No.  2. — Balsam  copaiba,  1  ounce  ;  spirits  of  turpentine,  2  ounces ; 
balsam  fir,  1  ounce  ;  cider  vinegar,  16  ounces.  Mix,  and  give  a  tablespoon- 
ful  once  a  day. 

No.  8. — Saltpetre.  1  ounce  ;  indigo,  f  onnce  ;  rain  water,  four  pints. 
Mix,  and  give  a  pint  twice  a  day. 

See  page  19  for  particulars  and  other  treatment.  Prof.  Flint's  Powders 
is  the  best  remedy  known  to  us.  For  descriptions  please  refer  to  leaf 
inserted  between  pages  80  and  81;  also  page  71  and  circular  between 
pages  64  &  65  for  testimonials  from  our  patrons  who  have  used  the  Powders. 

Contracted  Hoof  or  Sore  Feet. 

No.  1. — Take  equal  parts  of  soft  fat,  yellow  wax,  linseed  oil,  Venice 
turpentine  and  Norway  tar  ;  first  melt  the  wax,  then  add  the  others,  mixing 
thoroughly.     Apply  to  the  edge  of  the  hair  once  a  day. 

No.  2. — Benzine,  1  ounce  ;  salts  of  nitre,  1  ounce  ;  alcohol,  3  ounces; 
aqua  ammonia,  2  ouaces;  Venice  turpentine,  Bounces.  Mix.  Apply  to  the 
edge  of  the  hair  and  all  over  the  koof  once  a  day  for  tea  dajrs,  then  twice  a 
week  for  a  short  time. 

No.  3. — Rosin,  4  otuices  ;  lard,  S  ormcee  ;  heat  them  over  a  slow  fire, 
then  take  off  and  add  powdered  verdigris,  1  ounce,  and  stir  well  to  prevent 
its  running  over  ;  when  partly  cool  add  2  ounces  spirits  of  turpentine. 
Apply  to  the  hoof  about  one  inch  down  from  the  halTo 


MlSCELLANEOUil    RECEIPTS.  61 

Horse  Linini<=^nts. 

RENDALL'S^SPAVIN  CURE  is  the  best  article  known  to  the  profes^ 
sion  for  anj  purpose  for  which  liniments  are  used  for  horse  or  man. 
It  is  a  private  formula,  therefore,  do  not  give  it  here,  it  would,  ■  however, 
cost  at  nearly  every  drug  store  in  the  land  more  to  have  it  put  up,  strictly 
according  to  our  formula,  than  it  now  costs  the  consumer.  We  can  do  this 
as  we  buy  all  the  costly  drugs  in  very  large  quantities  of  first  producers. 

If  your  horse  has  a  Spavin,  Ringbone,  Curb  or  other  blemish  ;  is  lame 
from  any  cause,  sprains,  sore  tendons,  bruises,  swellings,  etc.  ;  in  fact,  any 
trouble  for  which  a  specific  for  bony  growth  or  general  liniment  may  be 
desired--ask  your  Druggist  for  KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE. 


Regarding  its  merits — we  would  refer  you  to  page  63,  giving  cur  experience 
with  it,  also  pages~65  to  74  giving  the  endorsements  of  our  Patrons. 

For  Scratches  and  G-rease  Heel. 

No.  1. — Balsam  fir,  4  ounces;  lard,  4  ounces.  Stir,  with  a  gentle  heat, 
until  thoroughly  mixed.     "Wash  the  sores  well  with  castile  soap,  and  apply. 

No.  2.— Sugar  of  lead,  2  ounces;  borax,  1  ounce;  sweet  oil,  6  ounces. 
Mix,  and  apply  twice  daily,  after  washing  with  castile  soap,  and  drying. 

No.  3. — Tincture  of  myrrh,  2  ounces;  glycerine,  4  ounces;  tincture  of 
arnica,  2  ounces.  Mix  thoroughly,  and  apply  two  or  three  times  a  day,  after 
cleansing,  as  above,  with  castile  soap. 

No.  4.— Take  i  ounce  of  powdered  verdigris  and  1  pint  of  rum  or 
proof  spirits.  Mix,  and  apply  once  or  twice  a  day.  This  works  nicely  for 
grease  heel  or  mud  fever. 

For  further   particulars  see  pages  19  and  30.     Kendall's   Spavin    Cure 
has  also  been  used  with  good  success  in  connection  with  other  treatment. 
Prof.  Flint's  Powders  are  excellent  especially  if  the  horse's  blood  is  impure. 

Cuts,  "Wounds  and  Seres. 

No.  1. — Take  of  lard,  4  ounces;  beeswax,  4  ounces;  rosin,  2  ounces; 
carbolic  acid,  ]-  ounce.  Mix  the  first  three,  and  melt ;  then  add  the  carbolic 
cicid,  stirrmg  until  cool.     This  is  excellent  for  man  as  well  as  beast. 

No.  2. — Tincture  aloes,  1  ounce;  tincture  myrrli,  ^  ounce-;  tincture 
opium,  i  ounce;  water,  4  ounces.     Mix,  and  apply  niglit  and  morning. 

No.  3. — Tincture  opmm,  2  ounces;  tannin,  i- ounce.     Mix 

See  pages  32  and  33  for  further  information.  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 
is  good  for  fresh  cuts. 

Sweeney. 

No.  I.— Spanish  flies,  camphor  gum  and  cayenne,  of  each  i  ounce; 
alcohol,  10  ounces  ;  spirits  turpentine,  6  ounces  ;  oil  origanum,  2  ounces. 
Mix.     See  page  37  for  further  information. 


5S  MlSCfitLAJfEOUS  RECEIPTS. 

Nu.  2. — Alcohol,  16  ounces;  spirits  turpentine,  10  ounces;  muriate  of 
ammonia,  1  ounce.     Mix. 

No.  3. — Alcohol,  water,  spirits  turpentine  and  soft  soap,  of  each  1  pint; 
salt,  6  ounces.    Mix. 

Poll  Evil  and  Fis'^ula. 

No.  1. — Copperas,  1  drachm;  blue  vitriol,  2  drachms;  common  salt,  2 
drachms;  white  vitriol,  1  drachm.  Mix,  and  powder  fine.  Fill  a  goose 
quill  with  the  powder,  and  push  it  to  the  bottom  of  the  pipe,  having  a  stick 
in  the  top  of  the  quill,  so  that  you  can  push  the  powder  out  of  the  quill, 
leaving  it  at  the  bottom  of  the  pipe;  repeat  again  in  about  four  daA'S,  and  in 
two  or  three  days  from  that  time  you  can  take  hold  of  the  pipe  and  remove 
it  without  trouble. 

No.  2. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  drachm  ;  potash,  2  drachms  ;  water,  1 
ounce.  Mix,  and,  when  dissolved,  inject  into  the  pipes  with  a  small  syringe, 
having  cleansed  the  sore  with  soap-suds;  repeat  every  two  days  until  the 
pipes  are  completely  destroyed.      / 

For  full  particulars,  see  page  27;  and  kindred  ailments  Shoe  boil, 
Capped  Hock,  etc.;  page  7. 

Bots. 
Take  new  milk,  2  quarts ;  syrup,  1  quart.    Mix,  and  give  the  whole,  and, 
in  fifteen  or  twenty  minutes  after,  give  two  quarts  of  warm,  strong  sage 
tea;  half  an  hour  after  the  tea,  give  one  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil,  or,  if  the 
oil  can  not  be  had,  give  lard  instead. 

Ointment  for  Horses. 

Beeswax,  2  ounces;  rosin,  3  ounces;  lard,  4  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  1 
drachm;  honey,  i  ounce;  melt  all  together  and  bring  slowly  to  a  boil;  then 
remove  from  the  fire,  and  add,  slowly,  1  gill  of  spirits  of  turpentine,  stirring 
all  the  time  until  cool.  Used,  with  good  success,  for  galls,  cracked  heels, 
flesh  wounds  or  bruises. 

Condition  Powders. 

No.  1.— Gentian,  fenugreek,  snlphur,  saltpetre,  cream  of  tartar,  of  each 
2  ounces;  resin,  black  antimony,  of  each  1  ounce;  ginger,  liquorice,  3 
ounces  each ;  cayenne,  1  ounce ;  pulverized  and  mixed  thoroughly.  Dose,  1 
tablespoonful,  once  or  twice  a  day,  mixed  with  the  food.  Used,  with  good 
success,  for  coughs,  colds,  distemper,  hide-bound,  and  nearly  all  diseases 
for  which  condition  powders  are  given. 

No.  2. — Fenugreek,  4  ounces;  ginger,  6  ounces;  anise,  pulverized,  4 
ounces;  gentian,  2  Gomces;  black  antimony,  2  ounces;  hard  wood  ashes,  4 
ounces.     Mix  all  together.     Excellent  to  give  a  horse  an  appetite. 

See  Prof.  Flint's  Powders  described  on  page  95,  also  see  leaf  between 
pages  80  and  8x  for  full  particulars ;  and  for  testimonials,  page  ^So    These 


MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS.  53 

Powders  are  prepaired  from  High  Grade    and   Pure  Drugs;    entirely   free 
from     adulterations      of      any     kind.  We      think,      they      are     the 

best  article  known  for   Impure    Blood,    Coughs,   Pinkeye,    Heaves,   Hide- 
bov:r.d.  Rough  Coat,  Epizootic,  Etc. 

Liniments  for  Horses 

KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE  is  the  best  article  known  to  the  profes- 
sion for  any  purpose  for  which  liniments  are  used  for  horse  or  m:in. 
It  is  a  private  formula,  therefore,  do  not  give  it  here,  it  would,  however, 
cost  at  nearly  every  drug  store  in  the  land  more  to  have  it  put  up,  strictly 
according  to  our  formula,  than  it  now  costs  the  consumer.  We  can  do  this 
as  we  buy  all  the  costly  drugs  in  very  large  quantities  of  first  producers. 

If  your  horse  has  a  Spavin,  Ringbone,  Curb  or  other  blemish  ;  is  lame 
from  any  cause,  sprains,  sore  tendons,  bruises,  swellings,  etc.  ;  in  fact,  any 
trouble  for  which  a  specific  for  bony  growth  or  general  liniment  may  be 
desired— ask  your  Druggist  for  KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE. 
Regarding  its  merits — we  would  refer  you  to  page  63,  giving  our  experience 
with  it,  also  pages  65  to  74  giving  the  endorsements  of  our  Patrons. 

Saddle  and  Harness  Galls,  Bruises,  etc. 

No.  1. — Tincture  of  opium,  2  ounces;  tannin,  2  drachms.  Mix,  and  apply 
twice  a  day. 

'No.  2. — Take  white  lead  and  linseed  oil,  and  mix  as  for  paint,  and 
apply  two  or  three  tim»s  a  day.  This  is  good  for  scratches,  or  any  wounds 
on  a  horse. 

Eyewater  for  Horses. 

Sugar  of  lead,  1  drachm ;  tincture  of  opium,  2  drachms ;  soft  water,  1 
pint.     Mix,  and  wash  the  eye  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Founder. 

Ko.  1. — Vinegar,  3  pints;  cayenne  pepper,  ^  drachm;  tincture  of  aconite 
root,  15  drops.  Mix,  and  boil  down  to  one  quart;  when  cool,  give  it  as  a 
drench.  Blanket  the  horse  w^ell ;  after  the  horse  has  perspired  for  an  hour  or 
more,  give  one  quart  of  raw  linseed  oil.  This  treatment  will  be  found  good 
for  horses  foundered  by  eating  too  much  grain. 

No.  2. — Some  recommend  for  horses  foundered  on  grain,  to  bleed  about 
one  gallon,  then  to  drench  the  liorse  with  one  cpjart  of  raw  linseed  oil;  after 
this  to  rub  the  fore  legs  well,  and  for  a  long  time,  w^.th  very  warm  water, 
having  a  little  tincture  of  opium  mixed  with  it.  As  {])o  i.iorse  will  not 
recover  from  loss  of  l)lood  for  a  long  time,  it  is  usually  better  to  adopt  the 
treatment  given  in  No.  1. 


54:  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS* 

Anodyne  Drenches. 

No.  1. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  starch  gruel,  1  quart.     Mix. 
No.  2. — Sweet  spirits  of  nitre,  1  ounce;  tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce; 
ssence  of  peppermint,  i  ounce;  water,  1  pint.     Mix. 
No.  3. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  spirits  of  camphor,  ^  ounce;  anise, 
f  ounce ;  sulphuric  ether,  1  ounce ;  water,  1  pint.     Mix. 

Diabetes. 

Sugar  of  lead.  10  grains;  alum,  30  grains;  catechu,  1  drachm;  tincture 
of  opium,  i  ounce;  Avater,  1  pint.     Mix. 

Farcy  and  Glanders. 

No.  1. — Iodide  of  potassium,  IJ  drachms;  copperas,  i  drachm;  ginger,  1 
drachm ;  gentian,  2  drachms ;  powdered  gum  arable  and  syrup  to  form  a 
ball. 

No.  2. — Calomel,  |  drachm;  turpentine,  i  ounce;  blue  vitriol,  1  drachm; 
gum  arable  and  syrup  to  form  a  ball. 

No  3. — One-half  ounce  sulphite  of  soda,  5  grains  Spanish  flies,  powdered. 
Mix,  and  give  at  night  in  cut  feed  for  several  weeks;  give  at  the  same  time, 
every  morning  and  noon,  3  drachms  powdered  gentian,  2  drachms  powdered 
blue  vitriol ;  give  the  medicines  for  a  long  time;  feed  well.  This  is  the  best 
treatment  that  can  be  given  for  this  disease. 

Fever  Balls. 

No.  1. — Saltpetre,  2^  drachms;  tartar  emetic,  i  drachm;  flaxseed  meal,  1 
ounce;  camphor,  i  drachm;  ginger,  2  drachms.  Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 
Repeat  three  or  four  times  a  day  if  necessary. 

No.  2. — Tincture  aconite,  ten  drops;  tartar  emetic,  i  drachm;  saltpetre, 
1  drachm;  ginger,  2  drachms;  linseed  meal,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and  form  into  a 
ball.     Repeat  three  or  four  times  a  day  if  necessary. 

Diuretic  and  Tonic  Balls. 

Copperas,  li  drachms;  ginger,  1  drachm;  gentian,  1  drachm;  saltpetre,  3 
drachms;  rosin,  i  ounce;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.    Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 

Diuretic  Balls. 

No.  1. — Saltpetre,  3  drachms f  rosin,  4  drachms;  castile  soap,  2  drachms; 
fenugreek,  3  drachms;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.    Mix,  and  form  into  a  ball. 

No.  2. — Oil  of  juniper,  i  drachm;  rosin  and  saltpetre,  each,  2  drachms; 
camphor,  i  drachm ;  castile  soap,  1  ounce ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and 
|orm  into  a  ball.    • 


SrZSCELLANEOUS    BKGESF]I'§. 


THIS  ENGRAVING  ILLUSTRATES  THE  FOLLY  OF   A   HEAVY   MAN  RIDING 
A  COLT  HARD  ALL  DAY.      BE  MERCIFUL  TO  YOUR  BEAST. 


Cordial  Balls. 

No.  1. — Anise,  powdered,  -J  ounce ;  ginger,  1  drachm  ;  gentian,  I 
drachm  ;  fenugreek,  2  drachms.     Mix. 

No.  2. — Caraway  and  ginger,  each,  2  drachms ;  anise,  gentian  and 
fenugreek,  each,  1  ounce.    Mix. 

No.  3. — Camphor,  1  drachm;  anise,  3  drachms;  tincture  of  opium,  1 
ounce;  powdered  extract  of  liquorice,  3  drachms  ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce. 
Mix. 

Astringrent  and  Cordial. 

No.  1. — Opium,  12  grains ;  camphor,  i  drachm  i  catechu,  1  drachm 
Mix. 

No.  2. — Opium,  10  grains;  camphor,  1  drachm  ;  ginger,  2  drachms. 
Castile  soap,  2  drachms  ;  anise,  3  drachms  ;  liquorice,  3  draclims.     Mix. 

Alterative  and  Laxative  Balle. 

No.  1. — Linseed  meal,  1  ounce;  aloes,  i  ounce;  castile  soap,  jounce 
Mix. 

No.  2. — Ginger,  1  drachm  ;  castile  soap,  3  drachms;  Barbadoes  aloes 
^  werized,  6  drachms  ;  flaxseed  meal,  1  ounce.    ]yiix« 


56  MISCELLANEOUS  RECEIPTS. 

Tonic  Ball. 
■  Prof.  Flint's  Powders  is  the  best  Tonic  and  Blood  Purifier  known  to  us. 
See  page  95  and  leai' between  pages  So  and  81,  also  testimonials  psge  71. 

Diuretics. 

Take  of  balsam  copaiba,  2  ounces  ;  sweet  spirits  of  aitre,  3  ounces ; 
spirits  of  turpentine,  2  ounces  ;  oil  of  juniper,  2  ounces  ;  tincture  of  cam- 
phor, 2  ounces.  Mix  ;  shake  the  bottle  before  pouring  the  medicine.  Dose 
for  adult  horse:  Two  tablespoonfuls  in  a  pint  of  milk,  repeated  every  four 
to  six  hours,  if  necessary.  This  is  a  reliable  preparation  for  kidnci^ 
difficulties. 

Cough  Mixtures. 

No.  I. — Oil  of  tar,  given  as  directed  for  treatment  of  heaves,  is  one  of 
the  best  remedies  for  nearly  all  coughs. 

No.  2. — Take  of  alcohol,  1^  pint ;  balsam  of  fir,  2  ounces.  Mix  well,  and 
add  all  the  tar  it  will  cut.  Shake  well  before  using.  Dose,  from  one  to  two 
teaspoonfuls  two  or  three  times  a  day.   Flint's  Powders  are  good,  see  page  95. 

Farcy. 

Nitrate  of  potash,  4  ounces  ;  black  antimony,  2  ounces  ;  sulphite  of  soda, 
I  ounce:  elecampane,  2  ounces.  Mix.  Dose,  one  tablcspoonfui  once  or 
twice  a  day.     See  also  page  13. 

Nasal  Gleet. 

No.  I. — Aloes,  6  ounces  ;  pulverized  nux  vomica,  3  drachms  ;  fkixseed 
meal,  4  ounces.     Make  into  eight  powde^-s,  and  give  one  or  two  each  day. 

No.  2.  — Copperas,  2  ounces  ;  pulverized  gentian,  3  ounce*; ;  elecampane, 
I  ounce:  linseed  meal,  3  ounces.  Mix,  and  give  from  half  to  one  table- 
spoonful  twice  a  day      See  also  page  27. 

Cracked  Heela. 

Tar,  8  ounces;  beeswax,  1  ounce;  rosin,  1  ounce;  alum,  1  ounce;  tallow, 
1  ounce;  sulphate  of  iron,  1  ounce;  carbolic  acid,  1  drachm.  Mix.  and  boii 
over  a  slow  fire.  Skim  off  the  filth,  and  add  2  ounces  of  the  scrapmgs  of 
sweet  elder. 

Thrush. 

No.  1. — Wash  the  feet  well,  with  castile  soap  and  water,  and  sprinkle  a 
small  quantity  of  pulverized  blue  vitriol  in  the  cleft ;  then  fill  up  all  the 
•avities  with  cottoH,  press  it  in  so  as  to  keep  out  all  dirt,  and  repeat  As 
often  as  necessary  until  the  cure  is  complete. 

No.  2. — Blue  vitdol  and  copperas,  of  each  1  oimce;  burnt  alunt,  2 
ounces;  white  vitriol,  i  ounce.     Mix, 


^  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS.  57 

"Water  Farcy. 

No.  1.— Saltpetre,  2  ounces;  copperas,  2  ounces ;  ginger,  1  ounce;  fenu- 
greek, 2  ounces;  anise,  ^  ounce;  gentian,  1  ounce.  Mix,  and  divide  into 
eight  powders;  give  two  or  three  each  day. 

No.  2. — Gentian,  1  ounce;  ginger,  jounce;  anise,  1  ounce;  elecampane, 
2  ounces';  blue  vitriol,  1  ounce;  flaxseed  meal,  2  ounces;  saltpetre,  2  ounces. 
Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders.  Moderate  daily  exercise  and  rubbing 
the  limbs  are  useful. 

Healing  Preparations. 

No.  1. — Carbolic  acid,  1  ounce;  soft  water,  2  pints.     Mix. 

No.  2. — White  vitriol,  1  ounce;  soft  waier,  2  pints.     Mix. 

No.  3. — Pulverized  camphor,  1  drachm;  prepared  chalk,  6  drachms; 
burnt  alum,  4  drachms.     Mix.     Sprinkle  over  the  sore. 

No.  4. — Tincture  of  opium,  1  ounce;  tannin,  1  drachm.  Mix,  and  shake 
well  before  using.  Excellent  for  galls  of  collar,  saddle,  or  in  fact  for  any 
purpose  requiring  a  healing  astringent. 

For  Galled  Back  or  Shoulders. 

Tincture  of  arnica,  1  ounce;  vinegar,  6  ounces;  brandy,  4  ounces;  sal 
ammoniac,  2  ounces;  soft  water,  1  pint.     Mix,  and  bathe  with  it  often. 

For  Unhealthy  Ulcers. 
Nitric  acid,  1  ounce;  blue  vitriol,  3  ounces;  soft  water,  15  ounces.    Mix. 

For  Fresh  Wounds. 

Copperas,  2  drachms;  white  vitriol,  3  drachms;  gunpowder,  2  drachms; 
boiling  soft  water,  2  quarts.     Mix.     When  cool  it  is  ready  for  use. 

HealiDg  Mixture. 
Cosmoline,  5  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  1  drachm.    Mix.     This  is  one  of  the 
very  best  of  mixtures  for  any  sore,  especially  for  such  cases  as  are  inclined 
not  to  heal  readily. 

To  Cure  Mange. 

Oil  tar,  1  ounce;  lac  sulphur,  1^  ounces;  whale  oil,  2  ounces.  Mix. 
Rub  a  little  on  the  skin  wherever  the  disease  appears,  and  continue,  daily, 
for  a  week,  and  then  wash  off  with  castile  soap  and  warm  water. 

Healing  Mixture  for  Cuts. 
Balsam  copaiba, 2  ounces;  tincture  of  myrrh,  3  ounces.    Mix.     This  is  a 
good  healing  mixture. 


5S  MISCELLANEOUS    RECEIPTS. 

Sore  Lips. 

The  lips  hccomo  sore  frequently  at  the  angles  of  the  mouth,  from 
bruisiDL.^  with  the  bit.  They  can  be  cured  by  applying  the  following 
mixture: 

Tincture  of  myrrh,  2  ounces;  tincture  of  aloes,  1  ounce;  tincture  of 
opium,  i  ounce.     Mix,  and  apply  three  or  four  times  a  day. 

For  Sore  Month  and  Lip^. 
Borax,  1  ounce;   tannin,  i  ounce;  glycerine,  Bounces.    INIix,  and  apply 
two  or  three  times  a  day,  with  a  swab. 

For  Sprains,  etc. 
For  particulars,  see  page  36.     Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  is  the  best  prep- 
aration for  sprains,  sore  or  strained  tendons,  and  swollen  muscles. 

njyo  "Water. 

White  vitriol  and  saltpetre,  of  each  1  scruple;  pure  soft  water,  8  ounces. 
Mix.  This  should  be  applied  to  the  inflamed  lids  three  or  four  times  a  day, 
and  if  the  inflammation  does  not  lessen  in  one  or  two  days,  it  may  be 
injected  directly  into  the  e3'^e. 

The  writer  has  used  this  for  his  own  eyes,  reduced  half  with  water,  and 
dropped  directly  into  the  eye,  which  would  cause  the  eye  to  smart  consider- 
ably for  about  five  minutes,  when  he  "would  bathe  the  eye  with  cold  water 
for  a  few  minutes,  and,  by  repeating  this  three  or  four  times  a  day,  it  has 
given  the  very  best  of  satisfaction. 

It  does  nicely,  many  times,  to  just  close  the  c^'c  and  bathe  the. outside 
frcel}'. 

For  Poll  Evil,  Fistula,  or  any  Indolent  Ulcer. 

Fill  the  sore  to  the  bottom  with  ashes  from  burnt  corn  cobs;  repeat  two 
or  three  times,  if  necessary,  or  until  a  cure  is  effected. 

For  Colic. 

Take  of  gum  myrrh,  1  ounce;  gum  camphor,  1  ounce;  powdered  gum 
guaiac,  1  ounce;  cayenne,  1  ounce;  sassafras  bark,  powdered  1  ounce;  spirits 
turpentine,  1  ounce;  oil  origanum,  i  ounce;  oil  hemlock,  i  ounce;  pulver- 
ized opium,  i  ounce;  strongest  alcohol,  2  quarts.  Mix  all  together,  shake 
often  tor  eight  or  ten  days,  and  filter  or  strain  through  flannel.  Dose, 
from  one  to  three  tablespoonfuls,  according  to  the  severity  of  the  case;  give 
in  a  pint  of  milk. 

We  never  have  known  the  above  remedy  to  fail  of  giving  relief  when 
given  for  colic,  in  horses.    In  many  cases  where  it  has  been  used  it  baa 


MISCELLANEOUS    KECEIPTS.  59 

given  immediate  relief,  even  though  various  other  remedies  had  failed  of 
giving  any  relief. 

It  makes  one  of  the  very  best  of  Pain  Killers  for  family  use,  and  we 
advise  all  to  keep  it  on  hand.     For  particulars,  see  page  8. 

For  Flesh  "Wounds. 

To  prevent  inflammation  or  tendency  to  sloughing  or  mortification,  take 
1  pound  saltpetre,  2  gallons  water,  3  pints  proof  spirits;  mix,  and  mject 
into  tde  wound  with  a  syringe  three  times  a  day  until  it  heals.  In  treating 
deep  wounds  or  those  of  a  dangerous  character,  especially  if  the  animal  is 
inclined  to  be  fat,  give  a  dose  of  physic,  feed  bran,  carrots,  etc.  No  grain 
should  be  fed,  and  grass  is  more  desirable  than  hay.  If  grass  is  fed  freely, 
physic  is  not  necessary.     For  particulars,  see  sores,  page  32. 

For  Removing  Enlargements,  etc. 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  is  the  best  remedy  for  removing  unnatural  en- 
largements of  whatever  nature.  Read  proof  on  pages  65-66-67-68-69  &i  70, 
also  see  circular  between  pages  64  and  65. 

For  Bruises,  Cuts,  etc.,  on  Korse  or  Man. 

Tincture  arnica,  1  ounce;  sassafras  oil,  i  ounce;  laudanum,  1  ounce. 
Mix.  Shake  well  before  using.  Bandage  lightly,  and  keep  wet  with  the 
mixture. 

Quarter  Crack. 

The  best  way  to  cure  quarter  crack  is  to  open  the  heel  on  that  side  be- 
tween bar  and  frog,  cutting  down  pretty  well,  (not  sufficient  to  cause  bleed- 
ing), until  the  quarter  will  give  freely ;  then  put  on  a  shoe  that  will  expand 
the  heel.  It  is  also  necessary  in  this  case  that  the  inner  heel  should  be 
opened  or  spread,  as  the  hoof  is  simply  too  small  for  the  foot ;  if  this  is  prop- 
erly done,  the  point  is  directly  reached.  Some  recommend,  in  addition  to 
this,  burning,  with  a  hot  iron,  a  crease  across  at  the  upper  edge  of  hoof.  K 
this  is  done  properly,  the  hoof  will  not  split  any  more.  The  hoof  may  now 
be  more  rapidly  grown  if  desired.  Opening  the  foot  and  the  shoe  is  the 
point  of  success. 

Quittor. 

Corrosive  sublimate,  ^  ounce;  muriatic  acid,  20  drops;  soft  water,  2 
(iUQces.     Mix  the  last  two  and  shake  well,  then  add  the  first. 

Inject  a  little  with  a  glass  syringe  once  or  twice,  being  careful  to  inject 
to  the  bottom.  Warm  poultices,  used  for  several  days,  generally  work 
well.     For  particulars,  see  page  27. 


60  MISCELLANEOUS   RECEIPTS. 

To  Grow  Hair. 

Mix  sweet  oil,  1  pint;  sulphur,  3  ounces.  Shake  well,  and  rub  into  the 
dock  twice  a  week. 

For  "Worms. 

Calomel,  1  drachm;  tartar  emetic,  ^drachm;  linseed  meal,  1  ounce;  fenu- ' 
jQ:reek.  1  ounce.     Mix,  and  give  in  feed  at  night ;  repeat  the  dose  two  or 
three  times,  and  follow  with  one  and  a  half  pints  of  raw  linseed  oil,  about 
six  liours  after  the  last  powder  has  been  given. 

i 

Chloride  of  zinc,  i  i-2  drachms;  water,  lo  ounces ;  glycerine,  Sounces. 
Mix.  If  there  is  much  discharge,  apply  a  poultice  for  several  hours,  followed 
by  application  of  the  above,  after  cleansing  well  with  soft  water  and  castile 
soap.  The  following  powders  should  be  given  at  the  same  time  in  the  feed, 
every  night,  for  a  week  or  two  :  Bicarbonate  of  soda,  i  ounce  ;  arsenic,  i 
drachm;  iodide  of  iron,  i-2  ounce;  fenugreek,  2  ounces;  ginger,  2  ounces; 
elecampane,  i  ounce.  Mix  thoroughly,  and  divide  into  twelve  powders. 
See  also  pages  19  and  51. 

For  Distemper. 

Hops,  2  ounces;  carbolic  acid,  30  drops  :  boiling  water,  2  gallons.  Miji 
the  hops  and  carbolic  acid  with  the  boiling  water,  and  compe/  the  animal  to 
inhale  the  steam  for  fifteen  or  twenty  minutes  at  a  time;  repeat  three 
times  a  day.  Apply  a  strong  mustard  paste  to  the  throat,  and  place  a  warm 
poultice  over  the  paste.  Feed  warm  mashes  and  boiled  vegetables;  keep 
the  stable  comfortably  warm  and  the  air  pure.  Give  the  followiog  pow- 
ders once  a  day  :  Powdered  Peruvian  bark,  2  ounces  ;  powdered  gentian,  1 
ounce;  powdered  copperas,  i  ounce.     Mix,  and  divide  into  eight  powders. 

For  particulars  and  other  treatment,  see  page  13. 

Thrush. 

Take  white  vitriol,  2  ounces;  soft  water,  8  ounces.  Mix,  and  apply  to 
the  diseased  surface,  after  the  ragged  parts  have  been  cut  away  and  thor- 
oughly cleansed.  Pack  the  cavities  with  cotton  batting,  so  as  to  keep  out 
all  dirt.     See  also  page  56. 

For  Bingworm. 


Apply  mercurial  ointment  three  or  four  times  a  week 
For  Brittle  and  Contracted  Hoofs. 


1 


Take  of  castor  oil,  Barbadoes  tar  and  soft  soap,  equal  parts  of  each; 
melt  all  together  and  stir  while  cooling,  and  apply  a  little  to  the  hoof  three  or 
four  times  a  week. 


1^0    UORSE   OWNEEb, 


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TO  HDESE  OWISTEES. 


All  must  admit  that  we  live  in  an  age  of  improvements,  and  that  we  enjoy 
wliat  OUT  forefathers  never  even  dreamed  of— in  the  fast  and  easy  transporta- 
tion, rapid  communication  from  continent  to  continent,  and  the  use  of  the 
himdrcds  of  labor-saving  macliines;  and  yet  before  or  even  when  these  great 
disroverics  were  f.r5;t  made  known  to  the  public,  how  many  there  were  (like 
Tliomas)  who  doubted.  But  "  lim.e  will  prove  all  things,"  and  so  it  has  been 
with  all  these  inventions  Avhich  were  once  said  to  be  impossibilities,  for  now 
we  know  them  to  be  of  the  great  value  which  their  originatoi-s  claimed  for 
them. 

In  the  year  1S75  it  was  claimed  by  the  publisher  of  this  book,  that  he 
bad  discovered  a  combination  of  remedies  which  would  cure  bone  spavins 
mA  remove  the  enlargement  without  blistering  or  causing  any  sore     Like 


6S  to  ttORSfi  OWXfiRS. 

all  other  discoveries,  this  too  was  scouted  at  when  first  announced  to  the 
public,  as  might  naturally  have  been  expected,  by  those  who  knew  most 
about  the  usual  manner  of  treating  this  difficulty,  and  by  those  who  had 
tried  faithfully  everything  they  could  learn  of  ever  being  used,  but  only 
meeting  with  disappointment  with  each  trial  of  the  vaunted  remedy.  This 
class  (being  Twrsemen)  knew  that  a  bone  spavin  made  an  otherwise  valuable 
horse  of  but  little  worth,  for  they  knew  how  frequently  the  most  powerful 
remedies  had  been  used,  such  as  blisters,  which  were  go  powerful  as  to  de- 
stroy the  tissues,  and  also  the  red  hot  iron,  which  was  worse,  if  possible,  and 
still  the  horse  left  as  bad  or  worse  than  before  anything  had  been  used — 
therefore,  after  so  many  disappointments  of  this  kind,  it  would  be  very 
natural  for  men  having  such  an  experience,  to  say  it  was  impossible  to  cure 
a  spavin,  and  remove  the  bunch,  and  to  do  it  with  a  rcmed}"  so  mild  as  not 
to  blister.  But,  as  we  said  before,  "time  will  prove  all  things,"  and  so  it 
has  been  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  those  who  were  the  first  to  con- 
demn it  are  now  the  loudest  in  its  praise ;  (I  mean  those  who  were  horsemen, 
and  who  knew  that  if  a  cure  was  to  be  accomplished,  there  was  something 
needed  more  than  to  simply  make  a  few  hasty  and  perhaps  faulty  applica- 
tions and  therefore  would  use  the  Spavin  Cure  with  patience  according  to 
directions). 

The  time  was,  in  the  practice  of  medicine,  when  about  every  patient 
was  subjected  to  the  rash  treatment  of  bleeding  and  salivation  from  the  in- 
discriminate use  of  calomel,  but  time  has  proved  these  plans  of  treatment  to 
be  more  fruitful  of  damage  than  otherwise,  so  they  have  become  among  the 
things  of  the  past.  A  similar  reform  is  now  taking  place  in  the  treatment  of 
the  horse,  the  most  useful  animal  ever  created ;  and  horsemen  are  begin- 
ning to  learn  that  a  horse  needs  more  humane  treatment  than  he  has  received 
in  the  past,  and  the  cases  are  xiery  rare  which  require  the  powerful  remedie8 
that  have  been  in  use ;  and  I  think  we  can  safely  say  that  those  cases  never 
occt/r  which  require  the  use  of  the  red  hot  iron,  and  tlie  men  are  very  few  that 
would  allow  this  barbarous  treatment  to  be  practiced  upon  their  own  person; 
and  we  ask  why  any  man  should  allow  this  noble  animal  to  be  suDjected  to 
any  treatment  that  he  would  not  submit  to  upon  his  own  person?  Could 
the  horse,  like  Balaam's  animal,  be  for  a  moment  endowed  with  the  power 
of  speech,  he  would  say— do  not  subject  me  to  any  treatment  which  you 
consider  too  cruel  for  yourself;  for  we,  like  you,  have  been  created  with 
nerves  of  sensibility,  so  that  pain  is  as  hard  fpr  us  to  endnre  as  for  you,  and 
therefore  we  ask  that  you  will  always  have  mercy  upon  us  (as  a  merciful 
man  should  do),  and  consider,  before  treating  us,  (or  neglecting  to  do  so), 
whether  it  is  doing  just  as  you  would  be  done  by. 

It  might  be  of  interest  to  some,  for  us  to  state  here  how  Kendall's  Spavin 
Ctare  lis^pened  to  be  discovered 


to    IlOfeSE   OWNERS.  63 

Our  Experience  with  Bone  Spavin. 

The  proprietor  having  a  horse  which  he  prized,  for  her  goodness  and 
gentleness,  and  which  in  some  way  became  spavined,  was  under  the  neces- 
sity of  resorting  to  the  popular  remedies  in  use  at  that  time,  for  the  treat- 
ment of  the  spavin ;  after  a  few  weeks'  treatment  the  outlook  seemed  to  be 
rather  discouraging;  but  as  we  had  had  experience  as  a  practicing  physician, 
and  also  the  benefit  of  all  the  receipts  which  were  said  to  be  cures— having 
been  in  tlie  drug  business  for  several  years,  and  filled  the  receipts  from  the 
various  horsemen  in  our  vicinity — we  felt  that  our  experience  had  been  such 
that  we  were  certainly  equal  to  the  task,  if  any  one  was,  and  so  Ave  con- 
tinued, first  with  this  liniment,  and  then  with  tlie  other,  until  we  had  gone 
through  with  the  whole  catalogue  of  the  (so  called)  ''tun  cries''  We  took 
counsel  of  the  various  horsemen  who  were  quite  sure  their  receipts  would  be 
just  the  thing,  but  when  informed  that  all  this  and  more  too  had  been  used 
we  received  but  little  consolation.  As  the  horse  was  no  better,  and  several 
weeks  had  elapsed  since  we  began  the  treatment,  our  faith  in  the  power  of 
any  remedy  to  even  stop  the  lameness  (to  say  nothing  of  removing  the  enlarge- 
ment) was  very  weak ;  but  still  we  were  finally  persuaded  that  a  thorough 
use  of  blisters  might  cure,  and  it  was  our  only  hope,  and  we  therefore  pro- 
ceeded to  torment  the  poor  animal  by  applying  blisters  about  every  two 
weeks,  and  giving  the  horse  rest,  until  six  blisters  had  been  applied,  during 
which  time  the  horse  was  allowed  to  remain  (nearly  all  summer)  in  the  barn ; 
and  as  the  horse  was  no  better,  that  we  could  perceive,  it  will  be  easy  for 
anyone  to  imagine  our  feelings  in  regard  to  the  power  of  any  remedy  to 
cure  bone  spavin,  and  then  we,  like  many  others,  were  very  positive  in  <  ur 
opinion  that  there  was  nothing  which  would  cure  a  bone  spavin,  and  finally 
stopped  all  treatment. 

About  six  weeks  after  we  had  stopped  all  treatment,  we  decided  to  give 
the  case  another  trial,  for  it  seemed  (o  us  that  there  was  something  "hat  would 
effect  a  cure  if  we  could  only  get  the  right  thing.  Instead  of  using  the 
remedies  which  everybody  said  were  sure  cures,  we  began  to  reason  about 
the  matter,  and  it  occurred  to  us  that  if  we  had  been  treating  a  Imnmn 
being  we  should  have  treated  him  in  a  more  humane  manner,  and  thcrclore 
we  compounded  a  mixture  which  was  entirely 'dirTcrent  from  auy thing  we 
had  ever  heard  of  being  used,  and  again  began  to  treat  the  lu^se,  and,  to  our 
great  surprise,  in  a  short  time  (about  two  weeks)  l!:e  lameness  all  subsided; 
and,  by  continuing  the  treatment  awhile  after  the  lameness  had  subsided,  the 
enlargement  was  entirely  rem^ovcd.  I  could  hardly  realize  what  a  wonder- 
ful cure  had  finally  been  accomplished,  but  after  pn-  paring  the  same  mix- 
ture for  a  great  many  cases,  without  hearing  of  its  failing  to  cure  in  a  single 
case,  I  was  then  fully  satisfied  of  llie  '■"  >ft  iD"Hh  of  this  rem»d  t  >  h'vxe  o  rn,. 
(ff«»  and  began  to  put  it  up  <'or  th,-  public    aud  since  that  time  the  ouree 


64  TO   HORSE    OWKSI&go 

which  it  has  effected  have  been  almost  innumerable,  and  now  those  who  are 
most  capable  of  judging  of  its  merits  pronounce  it  to  be  the  best  remedy  for 
the  purposes  for  which  it  is  prepared  that  they  have  ever  known  to  be 
used. 

We  therefore  offer  the  KendalVs  Spavin  Citre  to  the  public  with  perfect 
confidence  believing  that  in  nearly  if  not  every  case  in  which  a  man  might 
reasonably  expect  a  cure,  if  he  uses  the  Spavin  Cure  thoroughly  aad 
patiently,  according  to  the  directions,  he  will  effect  a  cure.  By  tlie 
words  "thoroughly  and  patiently"  used  above  we  mean  to  use  as  directed 
on  bottle,  by  imbbing  down  to  the  skin  well,  as  what  remains  on  the  hair 
has  no  effect,  and  by  applying  over  the  gize  of  the  whole  of  the  enlarge- 
ment; but  there  is  no  good  reason  for  appl3ang  all  over  the  leg  because 
one  desires  to  be  thorough  and  cover  the  whole  of  the  bunch,  for  what 
is  applied  to  the  space  outside  of  tlie  enlargement  is  only  wasted — but  we 
frequently  find  parties  who  apply  it  almost  indiscriminately  to  the  whole 
of  the  hock  joint,  when  a  space  the  size  of  a  cent,  perhaps,  would  be  all  that 
was  necessary,  and  therefore  the  bottle  of  Spavin  Cure  is  used,  or  rather 
wasted,  in  a  very  few  days,  and  the  man  finds  his  horse  no  better,  and  diopa 
the  use  of  the  Cure,  and  perhaps  condemns  it,  when  he  has  not  given  it  the 
slightest  fair  chance  to  effect  a  cure.  By  the  word  "patiently  "  we  would 
be  understood  to  mean,  to  apply  it  according  to  directions,  for  a  long  time. 
iineC'SMarii,  for  no  difficulty  of  so  serious  a  nature  as  spavin  is.  can  be 
removed  by  ani/  remedy  in  only  a  few  days;  and  if  any  man  would  slop  lo 
consider  he  might  know  that  it  would  be  impossible.  We  might  occupy 
many  pages  in  relating  our  experience  and  in  giving  full  directions  for  the 
use  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  but  will  not  add  more  here  except  to  say, 
use  g'^od  common  sense  in  applying  it,  and  in  the  use  (>f  th*'  horne. 

Please  look  over  the  following  testimonials,  many  of  which  are  from  the 
most  prominent  gentlemen,  and  horse  owners,  in  the  countiy.  Also  st^e 
treatment  given  for  bone  spavin,  etc. 

On  Human  Flesh. 
Although  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  was  not  originally  designed  to  be  used 
on  human  flesh,  yet  it  has  been  found  to  work  wonderful  cures  in  thousands 
of  cases,  and  now  we  have  no  hcfitsncy  in  stating  that  it  is  the  best  Unitmnt 
for  external  use  on  human  flesh  that  we  have  ever  known  to  be  used.  It 
can  be  used  full  strength,  with  perfect  safety,  for  rheumatism  or  any  lame- 
ness; also,  for  braises,  cuts,  corns,  frost-bites,  biirns,  sprains,  or  for  any 
purpose  for  which  an  external  liniment  is  used.     See  testimonials. 


ANTI-APOPLECTINE. 

THE  ONLY  APOPLEXY  PREVENTIVE  AND 
PARALYSIS  CURE. 

The  larg-e  sale  of  Anti-Apoplcctine  during  the  past  ten  vear» 
and  the  many  words  of  praise  this  remedy  has  received  from  all 
^arts  of  the  country  convinces  us  thiit  it  is  to-day  not  oidy  the 
only  Apoplexy  Preventive  t>ut  as  sure  a  cure  for  Paral- 
ysis, Rheumatism.  Heart  Disease,  Dyspepsia,  Liver  Complaint, 
Kidney  and  Bladder  Trouble  and  Chronic  Bronchitis,  as  can  be 
compounded.  The  ravages  of  this  wide  range  of  organic  diseases, 
all  more  or  less  dependent  upon  the  condition  of  the  blood,  blood 
vessels  anti  digestive  svstem  are  successfully  combated  I'V  Anti- 
Apoplectine. 

^t  Prevents  Apoplexy  l^ecause  it  keeps  the  nerves, 
Diood,  bloodvessels  and  heart  in  that  condition  that  makes  shock 
or  Paralysis  impossible. 

^t   Cures  PdrSlySiS  because  those  ingredients  that  pre- 

ve  Llic  Huidiu  oi  ihc  olood  also  tend  to  absorb  clot,  anil,  when 
this  is  done,  to  gi\  e  renewed  st/ength  and  vigor  to  the  nerves  and 
muscles  that  have  been  so  long  unused. 

^t  Cures  Rheumatism  because  Rheumatism  is  a 
specific  blood  disease,  depending  upon  an  excess  of  acid,  and  an 
increase  of  fibrine  which  Anti-Apoplectine  taken  for  two  days 
will  wholly  eliminate. 

^t  Cures  Heart  Disease  because  although  perfectly 
harmless  it  is  at  the  same  time  a  powerful  heart  tonic,  maintain- 
ing its  regtditr  and  perfect  action,  and  being  a  solvent  of  the  dif- 
ferent sahs,  renders  the  formation  of  deposite  upon-  the  lining  of 
the  heart  or  valves  impossible. 

It  Cures    Liver  Complaint  because    it   is    a   gentle 

stimulant  to  that  organ  and  while  it  does  not  purge,    it  thins  and 

properly  regulates  the  flow  of  bile,  relieving  congestion  and  other 

'  diseases  dependent  upon  sluggish  liver,  while  for  those  conditions 

known  as  jaundice  and  biliary  calculi  it  has  no  equal. 

It  Cures   Kidney  and   Bladder   Troubles 

because  it  relieves  any  congestion  or  inflamatien  that  may  have 
arisen  from  the  kidnevs  having  been  obliged  to  eliminate  poison- 
ous substances  from  the  system.  When  a  slight  aggravating  cause 
like  a  cold  or  a  strain  has  made  the  sufferer  realize  the  serious  con- 
flition  he  is  in. 


Anti-Apoplectinb. 

J^t  Cures  DySpepSid  because  it  excites  the  flow  of 
gastric  juice  and  aids  in  the  digestion  of  food,  relieving  the  heavy- 
pressed  feeling  and  removing  flatulence  and  acidity. 

It  Cures  Chronic  Bronchitis  (especially  of  the 

aged)  because  it  flrst  thins  the  secretion  from  the  bronchial  tubes, 
then  stops  the  further  secretion,  releiving  the  irritation  and  cough. 

Mr.  F.  O.  RiG&s,  of  GouvERNEUR,  N.  Y.,  Writes:-  For  IMsaiii^d  caused  by  Liver 
Complaiutand  »y*pep«ia  I  had  relief  after  taking  AwTi-AropLECTiNE  for  two  days. 

Mr.  p.  a.  Mattison  of  Shaftsbuky,  Vt.,  Writes:-  Seventeen  months  nfccr  an  Ap« 
opl«ctic  Shock  followed  by  Paralysis  1  commenced  taking  A.NTi-AporLECTiKE  after 
five  bottles  I  was  able  to  engage  in  business  as  St«tion  Agt.  and  Post  Mast»r. 

Mrs.  Maggie  1I\rvey,  of  Alburg  Springs,  Vt.,  AVrites  :-  My  mother  Kai  a  Shock 
nin«y««rs  arc,  could  not  stand  alone.  Since  taking  one  half  bottle  ot  Anti-Apopwectinh 
she  ti»  walk  alone.  . 

Mrs.  Ellen  A.  Peabodv  ot  West  Plymouth,  N.  H.,  "U'rites  :-  Anti-Ap^HoBCtink 
has  c«re«l  me  ofliard  rapid  beating  of  the  heart,  inability  to  walk  ta»t  ajp  kill  or 
stairs,  t  t*  lie  on  left  side. 

H.  C.  Lovei.l of  Washington  D.  C,  Writes:-  Anti-Apoplectine  Kai  eured  me  o^ 
lU!u8«nlar  ICheumatism  from  which  1  had  sufierad  a  long  time. 

Charles  W.  Whittier,  ?if  Mt.  Vernon,  Me.,  Write*:-  ANTi-ApaPLECTiNE  ha« 
permanently  cured  ine  ot  6i«ar  $>tomach. 

Rev.  Ge«rge  H.  Mookk,  of  Canaan,  Me.,,  Writes:-  1  have  obtained  great  bwie^K 
trem  using  Anti-Apoplectine  for  Liver  and  Kiduey  Complaint. 

Have  you  any  of  the  following  symptoms? 

If  so  ANTI-APOPLECTINE  will  cure  you! 

DIZZINESS  or  PRESSURE  in  HEAD,  with  PERIOD- 
ICAL HEADACHES,  SPOTS  before  the  EVES,  RINGLXG 
in  EARS,  PAIN  around  aijd  PALPITATION  of  HEART, 
especially  if  suddenly  startled,  Xl'MBNESS  or  PRICKLY 
SENSATION  of  LIMBS.  PAIN  between  SHOULDERS,  in 
SIDE,  in  SMALL  of  BACK  and  HIP.  LOSS  of  APPETITE 
and  STRENGTH.  ACID  STOMACH.  DRY  COUGH, 
BELCHING  WIND,  GENERAL  DEBILITY.  Etc. 

ANTI-APOPLECTINE  is  sold  by  all  druggists  for  $i.oo 
per  bottle.  If  your  druggist  does  not  have  and  will  not  procure 
it.  You  may  order  direct  from  Dr.  F.  S.  Hutchi.vson  Co.,_^ 
Proprietors,  or  Dr.  B.J.  Kendall  Company,  Lessees, 

Enosburg    Falls,    Vt.,    U.    S-    A/ 

Circulars  and  Testimonials  furnished.  Correspondence  solic- 
ited.     All  inquiries  given  prompt  attention. 


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iLE'ITERS  FROM  OUR  -iPATRONS^  ^ 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure, 
What  some  of  our  Patrons  say  of  Ito 


Any  one  doubting  the  genuineness  of  any  of  the  following  recommenda- 
tions is  earnestly  requested  to  correspond  with  the  parties  themselves,  and 
if  a  two-cent  stamp  is  enclosed  it  will  be  quite  sure  to  bring  a  reply. 

as  Second  St.,  Huntington,  Ind^  Mar.  13,  '^ 
DR  B.  T.  KENDALL  CO. —  WIH  you  please  mail  me  a  copy  of  your  "Treatise  en  the 
Horse"?  I  have  used  your  KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE  and  BLISTER  with  com- 
pletely  satisfactory  results  on  a  fine  driving  colt  of  Dr.  G.  H.  McLins'  for  a  Curb  oi  eieht 
months  standing.  I  applied  your  Biister  and  then  used:«the  Spavin  Cure  accordipg  to  dir- 
ections, and  had  the  pleasure  of  seeing  the  blemish  entirely  removed.  Thehofseis  now 
corapleteiy  cuied,  and  there  is  not  the  least  sign  of  a  Curb  to  be  found. 

Respectfully  yours, 

JOHN  SCHWARTZ. 

Gent,  Tex.,  Mar.  6th,  '96. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  I  write  again  to  thank  you  for  your  advice  in 
regard  to  a  treatment  for  my  mule  suffering  from  a  Gun  Sliot  Wound*  Callous  flesh 
had  formed  over  it,  but  four  bottles  of  KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE  has  effected  a  con»- 
plete  cure  and  removed  the  callous  enlargement  entirely.  I  cannot  thank  you  enough  for 
vour  kindness.  Yours  truly, 

^  JOHN  W.  GAY. 

1434  Market  St.,  Philadelphia,  Pa.,  Jan.  7,  '96. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gents  :  Please  sf  nd  me  a  "Treatise  on  the  Hors«  and  his 
Diseases."  1  own  a  200  acre  farm  in  Kent  Co.,  Delaware,  and  keep  from  8  to  13  head  01 
horses,  and  have  used  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  and  found  it  one  ©t  the  beat 
liniments  I  ever  used.  Yes,  I  have  even  used  it  on  my  own  flesh  with  the  best 
results.  Yours  truly, 

J.  H.  JONES. 

Baldwin,  Wis.,  March  16,  '96. 
DR.  B  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  1  deem  it  my  duty  to  write  you  a  few  words  in 
regard  to  my  experience  with  your  Spavin  Cure  and  also  your  Blister.  I  have  used  Ken- 
dairs  Spavin  Cure  on  all  kilds  of  Spavins  on  horses,  and  I  certainly  think  it  is  far  sup. 
erior  to  any  thing  on  the  market  to  cure  Spavins  or  any  other  Lameness,  peculiar  to  herses. 
I  have  cured  two  Spavins  on  a  horse  in  Canada,  with  the  use  of  a  one  dollar  bottle  ox 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  and  took  two  Ringbones  off  another  horse  in  three  weeks  with 
the  combination  of  Kendall's  Blister  and  Spavin  Cure.  I  obtained  satisfactory  results  by 
using  according  to  directions  on  the  bottle,  and  on  the  blister  box.  I  have  also  cured  and 
taken  off  two  very  large  Blood  Spavins  from  a  horse  in  this  neighborhood  in  less  than 
three  weeks,  and  I  find  that  both  your  Spavin  Cure  and  Blister  are  all  that  you  recammend 
them  to  be  and  more.  People  who  want  to  remove  a  great  bi  ;  old  ringbone,  or  ofd  spavin 
from  a  horse  in  a  few  davs,  are  sure  to  fail  and  condemn  the  ipavin  Cure  or  Blister,  as  it 
must  be  used  according  to  directions,  and  if  any  one  wants  to  use  a  bottle  of  Spavm  Cure 
'  in  two  or  three  applications,  they  may  need  a  good  many  bottles  of  Spavin  Cure  to  repiove 
a  spavin,  It  only  requires  enough  to  soak  the  spavin,  and  it  wants  to  be  rubbed  bard  with 
the  hand  until  the  spavin  gets  hot,  and  the  more  rubbing  the  better.  I  have  also  used  your 
Spavin  Cure  successfully  in  a  great  many  other  cases  too  numerous  to  mentiom. 

You  are  at  liberty  to  use  this  letter  for  publication  if  you  wish,  and  teU  one  and  all  thft^^I 
am  the  last  man  to  recommend  any  fake  medicine,  of  which  the  market  is  full.  No^,  m 
hopes  that  this  letter  will  be  for  the  good  ot  many  horse  owners,  as  well  as  for  the  benefit 


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LETTERS  FROM  OUR  PATRONS. 


THE  BEST  AND  MOST  APPROVED  METHOD  OF  CASTING  A  H0R5E  For  OPERATION. 

Goff  Kan. 
DR.  B  J  KENDALL  r*0.— Gentlemen  :  I  have  r.sei  jouv  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  ever 
since  I  can  remember,  about  20  j-ears,  and  it  is  all  vau  recommend  for  it. 

Yours  etc..  WM.  D.  CALDER. 

Sandv  Gmve,  N.  C. 
DR  B  J.  KENDALL  TO  -Gentlemen  :  I  wish  to  add  my  testimony  to  the  number 
you  are  receivintr  day  by  day,  to  the  wonderful  cure  of  a  Spavin  that  came  on  a  mule 
three  years  old.  By  chance  vour  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  was  recommended  to  me.  I 
tried  it;  in  two  months  the  mule  was  sound  and  wfll  :  that  was  eiehtpen  months  a^'o, 
and  to-day  he  is  worth  $125.00.  f>nd  if  it  had  not  b«^en  for  your  wonderful  Spavin  Cure 
he  would  hot  have  been  worth  $25.00  to-day.   I  can  stand  by  every  wr  rd  that  T  have  said. 

Yours  very  truly,  S  F.  LOSHLEY. 

49.51  Rose  St.,  New  York,  N.  Y.,  Jan.  6,  '96. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  Enclosed  find  50  cts.  in  stamps  for  which 
please  send  me  trial  package  of  Prot.  Flint's  Renovating  Horse  Powders  at  once.  If  tlicse 
Powders  do  half  wliiit  you  claim  for  them  and  are  of  as  much  merit  as  KENDALL'S 
SPAVIN  CURE,  you  should  have  a  little  mint  among  the  rocks  and  mosses  of  the  Green 
Mountain  State.  You  can  imagine  from  this  that  I  have  used  the  Spavin  Cure,  never  for 
Spavin,  but  lor  all  the  other  troubles  horse  fiesh  is  heir  to,  and  in  every  instance  my  confi- 
dence in  tiie*'Cure"  has  been  enhanced.  My  stableman  is  an  old  Union  Soldier,  troubled 
with  Riieumatism,  and  a  quantity  of  the  KENDALL'S  SPAVl  N  CURE  is  used  on 
his  joints  and  old  wounds,  giving  him  relief.  He  sees  thnt  our  local  Druggist  has  the 
Spavin  Cure  on  mv  bills  and  a  supply  in  stock.  Please  hurry  the  Powders,  as  i  am  anx- 
ious to  try  their  merits  on  a  valuable  young  mare  that  is  poor  in  flesh  lrr,m  indigestion. 

Yours  truly,        H.  M.  BINGHAM. 


Florence,  N.  Y.,  Mar.  ist,  '96. 
DR,  B.  T-  KENDALL  CO. — Gentlemen  :  I  write  a  fe^v  lines  to  let  you  know  mv  exper- 
ience with  your  KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE.  I  have  been  using'it  for  the  past  three 
or  four  years  with  ])crfectly  satisfactory  results,  never  having  failed  to  accomplish  a  cure. 
I  treated  a  case  of  l>lsteinper  successfully,  using  one  bottle  of  Spavin  Cure  and  a  pack- 
age of  I'rof.  Flint's  Powders.  The  colt  was  very  badly  swollen  under  the  jnw  so  that  I 
thouebt  he  would  die,  but  by  treating  him  as  directed  in  your  "Treatise  on  the  Horse",  I 
succeeded  in  effecting  a  complete  cure.  I  also  used  the  Spavin  Cure  on  a  cow  that  had  a 
bunch  at  the  joint,  which  I  entirely  removed.  It  iS  my  liniment  for  everything  and  T 
k*v«  rceesamsadcd  it  to  ail  my  aeighbors  "very  truly  yours, 

AU^ENZO  PADDOCK 


IStters  from  our  patroMS. 


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IF  YOU  DO  NOT  WANT  TWO  FEET  IN  THE  SAME  STIRRUP  WHEN  YOU     TAKE    YOUR   MORNING 
RIDE,  DO  NOT  BUY  A  HORSE  WITH  STRING-HALT,  AS  THE  DISEASE  IS  INCURABLE. 


Loyal  Hanna,  Pa.,  Feb.  aS,  1896. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  Please  send  me  that  bonk  entitled,  "A  Treat- 
ise on  the  Horse  and  Jiis  Diseases"  and  also  some  of  those  receipts.  I  lia\e  been  stable 
boss  lit  Loyal  JTanna  Coal  and  Coke  Co..  for  the  past  eiirht  years  and  have  used  your  lini- 
ment very  Kuccesstiillv,  as  1  have  taken  ofl  .six  Spavins,  and  I  think  it  is  one  of  the  beat 
cures  1  ever  have  used,  both  for  man  and  beast.  You  can  use  my  name  for  a  recom- 
mendation if  you  want  to  and  I  will  answer  auy  one  \v!io  writes  to  me. 

Yours  respectfully,        D.  S.  BATES. 


Middlefield  Centre,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  34th,  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  Allow  me  to  inform  you  that  I  am  an  old 
customer  of  your  celebrated  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  It  affords  me  pleasure  to  he  able  to 
boast  to  my  neitihbors  of  tlie  greai  merits  of  your  remedy.  I  have  a  very  valuable  horse 
which  brouirht  on  a  B««ne  Spaviii  by  a  slip  on  the  ire.  Beinij  advist-d  by  a  \'cterinary 
Surg^eon  to  try  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  I  concluded  to  do  so.  After  using;-  two  bottles,  I 
offered  a  man'$;o.oo  l-i  tell  me  vv'iich  lesj  t  le  Spavin  w  15  ■  n,  and  he  failed  to  find  it.  I  am 
cmpelled  to  inform  you,  as  I  do  my  neighbors  and  inquiring  friends,  that  Kendall's 
Spavin  Cure  is  one  of  the  best  articles  ever  prepared  as  a  horse  medicine.  I  would  like  a 
c^py  of  your  "Treatise  on  the  Horse."  Hoping  to  hear  from  vou  at  your  earliest  conven- 
ience, 1  am,  Very  truly  yours,  EDWIN  LOUIS  RYAN. 


Fairton,  Cumberland  Co.,  N.  J.,  Jan.  30,  1896. 
DR.  B.  T.  KENDALL  CO.--'=irs  :  Enclosed  find  stamp  for  one   of  your   Doctor   books 
viz  :— Treatise  on  the  Horse.     ITnve    used  your  remedies  for  the  past  four  years,    with    the 
most  gratifyina: results,  have  cured  several  bad  cases  cf  Riood  and  Bone  Spavins, also 
a  very  badfi>plilit>     1  consider  your  remedies  unequaled  for  the  cure  ot  such  cases. 

Respectfully  yours.  W,  S,  GAl^DY. 


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Oldtown,  Allegany  Co.,  Md.,  Nov.  26,  '95. 
DR.  B.  T.  KENDAI-I.  CO.—  Dear  Sirs:  T  have  used  your  Celebrated  Liniment 
("Kendali's  Spavin  Cu.c)  for  the  i)ast  live  years  and  find  it  a  valuable  remedy  in  the  cases 
ofC'allou)*,  f«plint,  C«ail8,  Swellings,  Strains  Ktc,  and  unnatural  enlararements 
of  joints  e'c,  and  as  you  offer  such  a  valuable  book  ot  instructions,  will  take  advantage  of 
the  opportunity  and  order  same  by  enclosing  stamp  as  per  adverti-sement.  Trusting  you  to 
send  it  at  once,  1  am  yours  very  truly, 

CHAS.  H.  TWIOG. 

Norris  City,  III.,  Nov.  33,  '95. 
DR.  T?.  T- KENDAI.I.CO.— Dear  Sirs:   I  have    used    Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  with  per- 
fect sutc>-- s,  I  think  i*- is  a  hue  remedy   l(ir  Spa.*iiis,   Sweeney,   aiid   Strains  «  f  any 

kunl.  1  Wduldiikoery  inucJi  to  have  your  hook  ATreaLite  on  the  Horse  and  I  is  Diseases. 
I  will  enclose  you  a  two  cent  stamp  to  pay  tor  mailing  Yours  respectfully, 

♦  F       *-  /  6  ^F^    POWELL. 

Little  Rock,  Ark.,  Nov.  34th,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KEVD  \LT^  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  I  have  one  of  your  oooks,  entitled,  "A  Treatise 
on  ti;e  li'i:-*^  and  his  J 'iseases,"  and  h.ue  Used  the  rLCeijUs  in  it  with  great  success  on  a 
number  of  my  stock,  as  well  as  Ke;  dair  SpavinCnie.  I  think  I  have  used  at  least  100 
bottlesofKKNDAI.L'S  SPAVIN  CURE,  and  ab<mt  the  same  number  of  packages  of 
PKOF.  FLINT'S  CONDIT  ON  POWDERS,  with  the  best  possible  results. 

Yours  truly,  CHAS.  OMERING. 

Orleans,  lud.,  Dec.  6th,  •95. 
DR.  B.  T    KENDALLCO.— Dear  Sirs:  We  have  used  your  Kendall's    Spavin   Cure  for 
a  spavin,  "two  bottles  completely  Cired   a  very  bad  case  of  iio|^  Spayin  lor  us.     We    can 
heartily  recommend  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  to  any,  in  want  of  a  sure  cure.    Will  you  please 
send  me  one  of  your  books  on  the  Horse  and  his  Diseases,  by  return  mail. 

Yours  truly,  JAMES  HENDERSON. 


Hackinsack,  N.  J.,  June  4th,  '95, 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALLCO.— Dear  Sirs  :  Beintr  a  user  of  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for 
agoodiiiaiiy  \tars,  find  it  a  very  tjood  linunent  for  man  and  beast,  also  used  your 
Blister  with  ^'>od  result.  I  ;.  Iways  keep  a  bottle  of  your  Spavin  Cure  in  the  stable,  it  is 
good  for  most  eve;  vthing  in  tiie  way  of  Sores,  RrulHex,  Siirnini*  and  Swelled  leer«i. 
Rcadinff  the  label  on  your  l>fittles  about  your  Horse  Book,  I  think  one  of  them  would  be  of 
great  use  to  me,  so  I  take  pleasure  in  writing  for  one  of  them  if  you  please. 

Hoping  to  receive  said  book,  I  remain  yours  trulv, 

F.  J.   WILLIAMS,  care'of  J.  J.  Pelphf. 


"Interlocken"  Catonsville,  Balto.  Co.,  Md.,  Oct.  ai,  '95. 
DR.  B.  T.  KENDALL  CO.— (ients :  I  have  u.-ed  your  Kendal's  Spavin  Cuie  for 
several  coniplaintb  namely  :  Side  Bones,  4  urb,  and  lorns.  1  find  it  indispensable, 
and  recunniiend  it  highly,  A  bottle  can  always  be  found  in  our  stable,  we  have  not  found 
it  to  fail  ha  nig  ttied  it  in  every  way,  and  1  shall  always  trv  to  do  it  justice.  Would  also 
state  that  1  have  used  PROF.  FLINT'S  POWDERS.'which  are  alsoallyou  claim  them  to 
be.  Should  y-u  wish  tf)  add  this  to  your  other  rocommendations  which  I  know  you  have 
many,  you  are  at  liberty  to  use  my  name.  Please  send  me  a  Treatise  on  the  Horse  and  his 
Diseases.  Yours  respectfully,        DAVID  BURCH. 


153  Walnut  St.,  Pasadena,  Cal.,  Apr.  3rd,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KP:NDALLC0.— Gents  :  I  feel  it  my  duty  to  drop  you  a  line  and  let  you 
know  what  your  wonderful  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  done  for  my  horse,  by  observing 
carefully  your  directions,  I  cured  a  Bone  Spavin  in  less  than  four  weeks.  I  feel  as 
though  I  could  not  sa,y  enough  for  the  Spavin  Cure.  Please  find  enclosed  3  cts.  lor  the 
hook  entitled.  A  TrcAtise  on  the  Horse  and  his  Diseases,        Yours  respectfuIU^ 

Go  M,  ©RAVSYc 


LIKTTERS  FROM  OUR  FATRONS, 


Jersey  Ave.  and  14th  St.,  Jersey  City,  N.  J.,  May  30,  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO. — Dear  Sirs  :  WiUj,ou  please  send  me  one  of  your  Treatise  on 
the  Horse  and  his  I>iseases.  I  have  a  horse  tliat  became  lame  a  few  weeks  ay^o,  and  a 
ISlood  >*pavin  has  appeared.  1  have  connnenced  using  Spavin  Cure.  Have  used  your 
Kendall's  Spavin  C  ure  lor  fifteen  years  with  success,  there  is  nothing  to  equil  it  for 
BURNS,  CUTS,  NAILS  L\  HORSES  FEET.  BRUISES,  Etc.  Have  alwav-s  dreaded  a 
blood  spavin  and  do  not  know  how  thiii  will  turn  out.  Respectfully  your^i 

W.  K.  ROBBINS. 


North  Creek,  Ohio,  Jan.  i6th,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO. — Gentlemen  :  Your  Spavin   Cure   was    recommended   to  me 
and  I  bought  a  bottle  and  used  it.  and  curtd  two  Rug  f^paviiis  on  one  horse  for  $1.00. 
I  wish  tiuit  I  could  express  my  tii.TnKs  and  feelings  towards  you  and  your  Spavin  Cure,  but 
1  will  heartily  recommend  it  to  my  friends  and  others.         Yours  very  respectfully, 

MAHLEN  SCOTT. 

West  Hampden,  Me.,  Feb,  1st,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  Yours  of  some  time  v.vrn  ath  md,  and  have  been 
wailing  to  see  what  results  I  should  have  with  your  Blister.  luseditas  directed  on  the 
label  and  followed  up  with  a  bottle  of  your  Spavin  Cure  and  it  was  the  only  bottle  I  could 
find.  Now  for  results  ;  my  mare  is  cured  of  her  lameitest*  and  tlie  eiilargemeut  is 
gone,  and  as  far  as  1  can  see,  she  is  as  good  as  ever.  Every  one  around  here  said,  there 
was  no  cure  for  a  Spavin,  I  believed  there  was,  and  so  on  the  streni^th  of  that  faith  I  wrote 
to  you.  and  now  they  say  that  it  is  a  wonder.  I  shall  always  speak  in  the  hiijh.est  terms  of 
your  Blister  and  Spaviu  Cure.     You  can  publish  this  if  you  seefiL.     Yours  trulv, 

A.  D.  GRAFFAM, 
Pastor  of  the  Baptist  Church,  West  Hampden,  Maine. 
P.  S.  Itwas  just  a  month  from  the  time  I  began  to  u-e  the  Blister  and  Spavin  Ciire,  until 
I  was  using  the  mare  again,  she  was  dead  lame  when  1  began,  she  is  now  cured  and  sound. 

A.D.  G. 

Ontario,  111.,  Feb.  35th,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gents  :  Please  send  me  one  of  your  Treatise  on  the  Horse. 
I  can  truly  recommend  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cuie,  for    I    cured    a  Curo   on    one   of  my 
horses,  and  am  now  usiui^  the  .Spavin  Cure  on  another  horse  that  has  a  Spavin,  and    it   has 
stopped  the  lameness,  but  has  not  quite  removed  the  enlargement  yet,  but  I  am   satisfied   it 
will.  Yours  truly,        J.B.CASSELL. 


Menomonee  Junction,  Wis.,  Jan.  5th^  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs:  Please  send  me  "Kendall's  Treatise  on  the 
Horse  and  his  Diseases."  I  purchased  a  bottle  of  your  wonderful  liniment,  to  apply  on  a 
two  year  old  c"lt,  which  had  a  Itoise  Spavin  starting  in  the  Hock  Joint.  I  have'  only 
used'one  fourtti,c;f  the  bottle  and  the  lameness  has  all  disappeared  and  no  more  signs  of  a 
spavin.  1  will  not  fear  that  any  of  mj' horses  will  jiet  spavined  after  this,  when  it  is  so 
easily  cured.     Find  inclosed  stamp.  Respectfullv  yours, 

HEXRY  HALO  ARSON. 

Owensville,  Ohio,  Dec.  31st,  '95. 

DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Sirs:  I  thought  I  would  Pay  a  few  words  to  you  unsolicited 
by  any  one,  as  it  is  New  Year's  Eve,  I  don't  know  any  belter  way  to  use  my  'inie  than  to 
speak  of  your  m^st  valuable  medicine,  "Kendal  i's  Spavin  Cure"  and  what  it  has  done  forme. 

f  had  a  very  promising  young  coach  horse  fur  years  old,  and  liis  right  knee  began  to 
swell  and  it  soon  became  tl  e  size  of  three  ordinary  knees.  I  tried  evtrythirg  I  ever  heard 
of,  and  every  one  I  asked;  had  a  diflerent  remedy,  1  also  tried  one  ot  outb<st  horse  Doctors 
in  the  County  but  he  failed,  and  the  leg  kept  swelling  all  the  time,  and  when  I  brought  him 
hfune  I  offered  him  to  one  of  our  neighbors  for  $60,  hut  in  a  few  days  my  hvfi>ther  from  Cin- 
cinnati told  me  of  your  medicine,  1  get  one  bf>ttle  and  commenced  using  it  as  directed,  and 
afier  I  had  used  tw-o  botiles  you  could  nottell  he  had  ever  had  a  bit  of  swellcng  in  his  limb. 

Then  a  Gentleman  came  from  the  City  to  buy  a  horse,  ke  looked  at  several  and  when  he 
looked  at  my  big  kneed  horse;  he  asked  my  price,  I  priced  him  at  $535,  and  he  never 
changed  words  ;  but  said  he  would  take  him.  I  have  used  your  medicine  in  several  cases 
and  I  never  found  its  equal,  as  it  made  me  $75.     I  will  never  fail  to  recommend  it. 

Yours  respectfully,       E.  G.  BOOSO. 


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JuETTBRS  FROM  OUR  PATRON!^, 


Conshohocken,  Mont.  Co.,  Pa.,  Mar.  a,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO. — Gents  :  I  wrt*e  you  in  accordiance  to  promise  made  to  one 
of  your  Atfents  \viio  was  advertising  this  section  of  the  Country  dunn^  the  Fall  of '04. 
At  that  time  I  w.TS  usinjc  your  Spavin  Cure  ti'r  tiie  purpose  of  curing  a  Thoruuf^hpln* 
the  Agent  cheerfully  accompanied  ine  to  the  s-tahle  to  see  the  h(jrse,  and  aJvised  nie  to  con- 
tinue using  the  cure  as  I  was  proceeding,  and  stated  lie  iind  no  douht  but  lh;it  I  would  ac- 
complish the  desired  result.  1  cheerfully  state  thnt  your  Spavin  Cure  has  d'me  all  that  was 
desired,  having  eflectcd  a  perniant  cure.  Hereafter  1  can  cheerfully  and  hwnesilv  recom- 
mend your  Spavin  Cure  to  cfiect  a  cure  by  following  the  direclions'given  en  the  bottle,  f<»r 
^horoughpin.  1  liave  used  considerable  of  your  Spavin  Cure  and  through  my  recom. 
mendations  and  efforts,  others  lias  purchased  the  same.        Respectfully  yours, 

DANIEL  A.  HOLLAND. 


6341  S.  Morgan  St.,  Chicago,  111.,  Mar.  n,.'9c;. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO— Sirs  :  T  have  always  used  your  Spavin  Cure  with  the  best 
results,  I  fine!  ic  is  the  best  cure  for  all  kinds  of  lamenes's,  I  would  not  be  without   it  for 
any  money.     Inclosed  find  2Ct.  stamp  for  one  of  your  books  A  Treatise  on   the   Horse   a^^d 
his  Diseases,  Yours  truly,        A.  BRAND. 

Caledonia,  Ont.  Canada.  Mar,  11,  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs:  I  have  used  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  with 
g^reat  success,  I  find  it  is  the  l^est  liniment  I  have  ever  used  for  horses.  Three  years  ago  I 
removed  a  Cuib  with  it,  I  will  stiite  another  cure  I  made  with  your  liniment.  1  have  a 
very  good  liorse  which  I  bouji lit  five  years  ago,  two  years  ago  a  Tumor  formed  on  his 
shoulder  about  the  center  and  it  got  to  be  aiioutas  large  a-,  a  large  hens  ei;^,  some  i>eople 
advised  me  to  have  it  cut  <hiI  but  I  did  n<^t  like  the  idea,  I  had  a  bonleof  your  Spavin  Cure 
in  the  house  and  1  said  tf)  my  Ineiuls  I  am  s^omg  to  cure  that  tumor.  I  used  the  Spavin 
Cure,  tiie  horse  was  w^rkint' ever\  <lny,  I  put  a  pad  on  each  side  of  the  tumor  under  the 
collar  and  tiitee  times  a  day  I  nibbed  the  Spav.n  Line  on  ;ind  around  it,  and  at  the  end  of 
six  weeks  it  was  all  gone  entirely,  there  is  not  a  «ign  of  it  left.  1  would  li!  e  to  see  this 
testimonial  published  in  the  receipt  book.     Plea>e  send  me  one  of  vuir  receipt  books 

Yours  very  truly,        THOMAS  SMITH,  Jr. 


Franklin  St.,  Stoneham,  Mass.,  Mar,  25,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KE  VDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  About  a  vear  ago  I  wrote  to  you  in  reirard  to  a 
Boc  S|»avin  that  came  on  a  valiiatile  m;ire  of  nunc.  Willi  would  s..y  to  you  t'i:it  I 
purchased  one-lialf  doz.  bottles  (•(  Kendal I'a  Spavin  Cure  and  ene  box  of  Kendall's  I) lister 
anil  it  cured  the  mare,  she  ha:!  never  gone  lame  .'  iiice.  Now  I  would  like  to  know  if  your 
Spavin  Cure  is  good  for  or  will  it  cure  a  .Shof  Roil  which  has  come  on  a  t5ne  horse  of 
mine  inside  of  two  weeks  ?  K  indiv  write  to  me  what  you  think,  and  give  dii^ections  for  the 
treatment  of  shoe  boil.     Trusting  to  hear  from  you,  I  am  yours  truly, 

S.J.  KILLORIN. 

146  E.  14th  St.,  New  York,  May  24,  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  Kindly  send  mc  one  ot  your  books  on  horse 
diseases  aiid  also  price  list  tor  KtiidaH's  Spavin  t  ure  and  Hli>lcr,  I  have  used  both  ofthem 
with  very  good  »ffect,  with  your  Blister  1  cured  a  Npliiit  ♦  n  a  horsu  and  used  him  three 
days  after  blistering  and  it  has  never  affected  him  since.  The  same  splint  was  tre.ited  by  a 
Veterinary  Surgeon  by  hlisteri-ng  it  and  lettinsi:  the  horse  stand  for  three  weeks  without 
effecting  a  cure.     Yiu  can  use  this  as  reference  if  you  see  fit.         Yours  respectfully, 

I.  D.  LOBSC.   . 

Schleisingerville,  Wis.,  Feb.  34,  '06 
DR.  B.J.  KENDALL  CO. — Gentlemen  :  I  have'ustd  your    Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  a 
horse  affectred  with    Spavin   with   perfectly   satisfacto  y    results,   entirely    remov;ing  the 
blemish  w-ith  half  a  bottle  of  your  remedy.     I  ani  now  recommending  your  KendaH]s  Spav. 
ia  Cure  to  every  body.  Very  tridy  yours,  JOE  RUDINGKU. 


.E'TTERS  FROlti  OUR  PATRONS. 


7« 


A  SURE   METHOD   OF   CONVERTING   A   GOOD   HORSE   INTO   A  POOR  ONE. 

Prof.  Flint's  Condition  Powders. 

Watertown,  Mass. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs :  Enclosed  find   two   dollars    for  which   please 
send  me  its  value  in  Proi.  Fiinl'W  Keuovatillg-   Powders*   such   as  you   sent   me 
isstjuly.     They  stopped  my  colts  cougll  and  I  am  going  to   have   a  neighbor  try   them 
■ii:d  1  want  to  keep  some  on  hanc.  Yours  truly,        A.  L.  THOMPSON. 

"^  Gettysburg,  S.  Dak. 

DR.  B.J.  KENEAIL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  r  Received  Prof.  Flint's  Powders  the  17th 
inst.  O.  K.,  have  used  »ii<  in  but  one  week  and  can  see  a  marked  improvement  in 
three  otmv  horses,  thev  ire  young,  but  coat  was  rou|rll  and  ihev  had  but  little  life  or 
spirit.  1  think  I  am  r.-ntwhen  1  say  that  Prof.  Flint's  Powders  will  do  all  and 
more  than  you  claim  mr  them.  If  I  own  slock  a  year  hence  you  can  look  for  an  order  of 
some  importance  from  me.    You  may  publish  this  if  you  desire. 

Respectfully  yours,        E.  G.  RENDERNECK. 


Moorefield,  Ind. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  Please  send  me  two  lbs.  Prof.  Flint's  Con- 
DiTioN  Powders  bv  return  mail.  1  had  a  large  sorrel  horse  that  had  a  cough  for  eigh- 
teen month's  left  him  by  the  distemper,  I  thought  he  would  have  the  Liung  Fevor, 
but  one  pound  of  Flint's  Condition  Powders  cured  him.  Flint  is  a  hard  substance  ;  but 
FMint'*-;  beats  tliem  all.  If  you  want  mv  name  as  a  witness  put  it  down,  and  a  thous- 
and timc:^  ,velcome.  '  Yours,        CHAS.  W.  SMITH. 

'if  140  N.  7th  St.,  Allentown,  Pa. 

DR  B.  T.  KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  You  will  please  send  us  by  mail  five  Packages 
ot  Pk'jf.  Flint's  Renovating  Powders.  We  had  a  horse  that  had  Heaves  and  was 
broken  down  so  that  we  offered  him  at  $90.  and  a  tew  wtseks  after  giving  him  your  Reno- 
vating Powders  the  horse  was  restored  to  perfect  health,  and  have  refused  $125.  for  l.ira 
since,  and  would  not  take  $150.  for  him  to-day.  We  want  the«e  five  packages  for  another 
Ti^n  to  whom  v/e  have  recom'mended  them,  and  who  has  a  horse  similar  to  what  ours  has 
been.    Send  them  at  once  and  obligCo  Yours  respectfully,       BUTZ  «&  CO. 


72  WHAT   IS   GOOD   FOR   MAN   IS   GOOD   FOR   BEASTt 


^0;;;ToR_MAN.£BTas^ 


It  has  long  been  the  opinion  of  eminent  scientists,  who  have  made  the  realm  of  nature 
the  itudy  of  a  lifetime,  that  the  horse  is  our  noblest  domestic  animal,  perfect  in  structure, 
beautiful  in  appearance,  and  exhibiting  a  large  amount  of  intelligence,  and  whose  phys- 
ical nature  closoly  resembles  that  of  the  human  family,  thus  showing  that  the  cau^^es 
and  effects  of  diseases  may  be  quite  similar  to  diseases  in  the  human  subject;  therefore 
we  would  naturally  infer  that  any  remedy  which  is  good  for  either  man  or  beast  would  be 
equally  as  good  for  one  as  the  other  under  similar  circumstances. 

Knowing  this  to  be  the  case,  and  after  hearing  repeatedly  from  parties  who  had  used 
"  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure"  with  the  most  gratifying  results,  for  lameness  or  deep-seated 
pains  on  their  own  persons,  we  began  to  use  it  ourselves  on  human  flesh,  and  after  using 
it  for  the  pxast  two  years  or  more  for  bruises,  cuts,  corns,  frost-bites,  burns^  sprains, 
rheumatism  or  any  lameness,  and  using  on  children  from  one  or  two  years  of  age  to 
men  of  mature  years  without  ever  seeing  the  slightest  injury  from  using  it  full  strength, 
"but  seeing  alw.iys  the  most  marked  and  beneficial  results,  we  now  recommend  it,  with  the 
most  perfect  confidence,  as  the  best  liniment  ever  placed  before  the  public  for  any  lame- 
ness or  deep-seated  pain  in  man.  Especially  would  we  recommend  it  for  bad  cases  of 
long  standing.  We  care  not  if  every  other  known  remedy  has  been  tried  and  failed  to 
benefit  in  the  least;  for  in  every  case  of  this  kind  where  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  has  been 
(to  our  knowledge)  applied  two  or  three  times  a  day,  for  two  or  three  weeks,  a  cure 
has  been  the  result. 

It  does  not  take  immediate  effect,  and  sometimes  there  will  be  scarcely  any  perceptible 
effect  for  one  or  two  weeks;  but  while  it  may  be  slow  in  its  eff'ects  in  these  cases,  it 
always  proves  to  be  sure  to  cure  if  followed  up  according  to  directions. 

In  using  it  for  any  difficulty  of  long  standing,  it  should  be  applied  for  a  long  time,  as 
Buch  diffi  ulties  can  not  be  removed  in  a  short  time.  It  can  be  applied  with  a  feather, 
with  a  small  swab,  or  with  the  hand,  and  by  applying  two  or  three  times  a  day  for  sev- 
eral days,  it  will  usually  cause  the  skin  to  be  a  little  sore  on  man,  and  we  recommend 
that  for  all  long  standing  difficulties  it  be  applied  after  it  becomes  some  sore  just  the 
same  as  before,  until  the  disease  is  removed.  Only  a  little  is  necessary  at  each  applica- 
fcien. 

Read  testimonials  on  next  page  showing  its  wonderful  effects  on  human  flesh. 


WHAT  IS  GOOD  FOR  MAN  IS  GOOD  FOR  BKASTo  73 

KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE. 

READ  BELOW  OP  ITS  WONDERFUL  EFFECTS 
AS  A  LINIMENT  FOR  THE  HUMAN  FAMILY. 

VoHn,  S.  D.,  Feb.  lo,  '96. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  .-Please  senci  ma  your  book   A   Treatise   on   the 
ITorse  and  his  Diseases.     I  have  used  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  in  a  liad  case  of  Itlieii« 
matism,   1  have  had  no  trouble  w^ith  'it  since,  I  find  it  an  excelleni  ren.edv. 

Yours  truly,  J.' K.JENSEN. 

Uhrichsville,  Ohio,  Feb.  12th,  '96. 
Dr.  B  J- KENDALL  CO.— Gentlemen  :  Enclosed  herewith,  ple;ise  find  stamps  fiDr 
which  send  me  a  copy  of  your  •'Treatise  on  the  Horse."  A  year  aij;o  last  Fall  I  was 
suffering-  very  severely  from  a  bad  Bunion.  Your  KENDALL'S  SJ'AVIN  CURE  was 
recommended  to  me  as  a  satisfactory  remedy.  Within  three  montlis  af  ler  commencing  the 
use  of  your  Spavin  Cure,  the  Bunion  disappeared  entirely.  T  he  curi  w  as  worth  $100.00  to 
me ;  indeed,  1  should  not  want  it  back  again  for  this  money  or  any  other  price,  as  it  was  so 
troublesome.  A  Iriend  of  mine  has  also  treated  a  Bunion  with  your  Spavin  Cure  success- 
fully. I  am  not  without  it  in  my  house  continuely.  I  am  also  treating  a  mare  ior 
SAveeney  with  the  SPAVIN  CURE,  and  with  very  satisfactory  improvement  thus  far. 
I  am  running  a  Passenger  Engine  between  Deniso'n  and  (Jolumbus,  Ohio,  on  the  Pan 
Handle  Railroad.  You  are  at  liberty  to  use  this  testimonial  as  you  may  think  best. 

Very  respectfully  yours,        L  S.  BELL. 

Salamanca,  N.  Y.,  Dec.  5th,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs:  Please  send  me  one  of  your  Treatise  on  the 
Horse,  enclosed  find  stamp.  I  cannot  recommend  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  too  hiphly, 
not  only  for  horse  but  for  man.  I  have  cured  my  kuce  that  has  been  lame  and  painful  foi 
years,  caused  by  a  cnt  and  loss  of  joint-water.  Also  have  cured  a  Curb-spa,  vin 
on  my  six  year  old  mare  that  has  been  very  lame  for  months.        Yours  truly, 

JAMES  D.FRANK. 

Seymour,  Champaign  Co.,  111.,  Oct.  8,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs;  I  have  used  one  bottle  of  your  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  for  human  flesh,  and  find  it  to   be  the   best  liniment   I   ever  used,   it  cured   me  of 
Rlteuniatisiu  that  I  had  so  bad  I  could  not  walk,    I  can  highly  recommend  it 
Enclosed  please  find  two  cents,  for  the  book  entitled,  The  Dot  tor  at  Home. 

Yours  truly,         MRS.  ELOISE  KISSACK. 

Fremont,  Neb.,  July  31,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  I  take  pleasure  in  telling  you  what  your   medi- 
cine  has  done  for  me.     I  had  the  Erysipelas   so  bad  that   I  had  to   lay   in   bed   for   two 
months.     I  commenced  using  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  and  now  I  am  almost  cured. 
I  have  used  lour,  one  dollar  bottles,  my  age  is  61  years.         Yours  respectfullv, 

MRS.  ANNA  MANSER. 


Lake  Creek,  Bissell  P.  O.,  Stevens  Co.,  "Wash.  Feb.  17,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  ;  Having  tried  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  one  of 
my  horses  with  a  swollen  neck,  and  on  one  that  was  badly  cut  up  by  wire,  on  the  leg;  in 
both  cases  it  effected  a  complete  cure.  I  also  tried  it  on  my  child's  leg  that  was  verjj 
l>adly  burned  and  surrounded  ^vilh  proud  flesh,  it  cut  away  all  the  proud  flesh  and  healed 
up  the  burn  as  quicli  and  as  well  as  the  best  Doctor  in  America  could  do  it.  I  am  usmg 
another  bottle  of  it  on  a  burn  on  another  child  and  it  is  dninvr  tiie  same  g-ood  work  it  did 
last  year.  I  can  strongly  recommend  it  to  the  suflering  lor  its  valuable  healing  powers. 
^  *"*  «7    Respectfully  yours,    DAVID  MOORE. 


74  WHAT   IS   GOOD   FOR   MAN   IS   GOOD   FOR  BEAST, 

KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE. 

The  wonfJerfnl  sncceps  whif'h  hne  heen  achieved  with  this  remedy  has  enconraged  the 
proprietors  to  refine  it  expressly  for  the  htmci  Hesk. 

No  remt'dy  has;  ever  met  with  sucii  u-  qualitled  gnccesa  on  all  animals,  which  has  led 
many  hundreds  to  tent  i^s  virtue*  on  tlieir  own  rteyh.  Tliou<an.ls  have  found  it  to  he  t-mfi- 
ciontlv  stroniT  to  penetrate  and  to  have  real  virtue  to  cure  the  worst  cases  of  rheumatiKm, 
neuralgia,  corns,  bunions,  warts,  f  ost-bites.  ft  Ion-*,  chilblains,  burns,  or  any  pain,  hrui«i', 
cut  or  lameness  which  are  not  affected  in  the  least  hy  ordinary  liniments.  It  does  not 
blister,  hut  on  (he  contrar;/  lemnves  so,eness.  For  horses  and  other  animals  we  recnm- 
niend  our  patrons  to  use  that  put  up  in  li^ht  wrappers,  retail  price  |;i.  For  n>nn,  use 
tliat  i>ut  up  in  red  wrappers,  retail  price  50  cents.  It  desired,  that  put  up  fur  hoi ees  can 
bj  used  on  human  flesh  with  perfect  safety. 

Directions.  Eiep  the  botte  uell  lorked.  Do  not  apply  near  the  fire  or  anv  flame. 
For  rheumatism  or  7ieuralgia  applv  to  the  affected  part  three  or  four  times  a  day,  and  ]>ro- 
tect  the  part  from  the  cold.  Continue  its  use  for  several  days,  or  weeks  if  necessary,  uu'.il 
considerable  initation  ot"  the  skin  is  produced,  and  in  bad  cases  of  Ions  standing,  con- 
tinue to  a;)ply  it  for  several  days  t.fter  the  skin  becomes  irritated  sufficiently  to  cause  con- 
siderable smarting  at  each  application. 

For  sprains,  f^welrwgs,  burns,  bruises,  frosf-bi'es,  ckWJains,  corns,  felons,  bunions, 
lacka.he.  headache,  toothache,  sore  throat,  or  fur  ahij  soreness  of  the  c-est.  qui  si/, 
laiueuess  or  pain  caused  hy  any  miehap,  we  recommend  to  apply  this  liniment  to  the 
affected  part  two  or  three  times  a  dav,  or  oftener  if  n'  cessary. 

That  i;ut  up  for  horbefl  can  be  used  on  human  flesh,  if  desired,  with  perfect  safety. 


Tehama,  Kan.,  Feb.  4th,  '95. 
DR.  B.  J.  KEXDALL  CO.— Gents  .  In  the  year  1SS3  if  I  foro^et  not  I  wrote  you  a  letter 
in  rcLfiird  lo  an  culurjl^ieiueilt  oil  my  i-ii(ht  ailkiie.  I  had  been  sick  tor'nearly  three 
yeiirs  with  v.irions  troubles,  such  ;is  dropsy,  eiilartjenient  of  the  liver  Etc.,  and  as  this  gave 
aw.iy,  my  ankle-bone  began  t.'>  cnlarye  until  it  was  ns  larj^e  again  as  it  should  have  been, 
was  very  sore  lo  the  touch,  also  made  my  ankle  very  weak.  I  doctored  with  two  good 
physicians  for  a  year  or  more  but  got  no  better,  this  was  before  I  wrf)tc  to  you,  your 
answer  to  my  letter  has  been  misplaced,  but  1  remember  you  said;  if  it  was  an  ankle  of 
yours,  y  >u  would  not  hesitate  to  use  t!ic  Spavin  Cure,  this  was  what  1  enquir-d  after.  I 
thought  it  surely  would  do  the  work,  and  after  sjetting  your  letter,  went  to  the  Druii^  Store 
and  purchased  one  bottle  of  Kendall's  Spuv in  Cure  Rehned  for  human  flesh,  I  think  this 
was  all  I  used.  I\ly  ankle  comuu-nced  getting  better,  soreness  left  it,  put  on  my  boots  as 
"before,  (this  I  had  not  done  for  liiree  years.)  Since  that  time  I  have  worked  in  a  store  for 
nearly  seven  5'eartf,  I  ain  now  on  my  f^irm  and  am  doing  Wf)rk  cainnioii  to  farmers,  and  my 
ankle  does  not  bother  ine  in  the  leaift,  seems  as  strong  as  the  other,  this  I  claim  for  the 
Spavin  Cure.     1  felt  it  my  duty  to  report  to  you  but  h  ave  not  done  so  until  now. 

Yours  respecttully,    JESSIE  B.  IIOBSON. 

Poplar  Mount,  Va.,  Jan.  31st,  '95. 
DR.  B.J.  KEXDAIX  CO.— Gentlemen:  I  am  delighted  to  add  my  testimony  to  the 
many  you  are  contiiuially  receiving,  demonstrating  tiie  iiiajjital  oileot  of  your  Sp.ivin 
Cure.  1  used  your  valu.n'lile  medicine  on  my  young  mare,  which  had  a  severely  Kprai(lo<l 
cIISkIo*  Before  usin^  your  IM'clicine  she  could  scarcely  tr)uch  that  foot  to  the  ground; 
the  leir  was  swollen  terribly  and  she  became  lame  and  dull.  With  the  use  of  the  first  hotile 
new  life  seemed  to  have  been  infused  in  ler,  and  now  the  enlargement  has  almost  disaji- 
peared.  It  is  a  good  remedy  for  itcll  and  sove  tkroat.  1  iironounce  it  a  perfect  God- 
send. Very  respectfully,        W.  EVERETTE  KNOX. 

Bunker  Hill,  Mich.,  July  J9th,  '94. 
DR.  'B.J.  KENDALL  CO.— Dear  Sirs  :  By  request  of  our  merchant.  J.  S.  Sweex.cy,  I 
cheerfully  give  you  this  Stat'  m»nt.  Two  ye.tVs  ago,  while  picking  cherries  I  fell  from  'the 
top  of  a  six  foot'ladder  and  fractured  my  Ulli»5  tlie  cords  contracted  and  my  knee  en- 
lartrcd  to  double  its  natural  size.  I  employed  a  good  Surgeon  and  after  a  few  we(  ks  he 
gave  it »  p  and  said,  my  limb  would  never  beany  better.  I  was  d  sc')ura<red.  Our  merchant, 
J.  S.  Sweezey,  persftaded  me  to  try  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  Idid  so  and  a-frt-r  u^ing  one 
bottle,  I  can  say  my  limb  is  as  well  to  day  as  ever.  Many  thanks  to  the  Spavin  C  ure  and 
the  friend  that  advised  me  to  use  it.  Yours  truly,    MRS.  HATTIE  L.  BAILEY. 


WH0L18ALB   DI8TRIBUTIKQ  AQBKtl 


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Wholesale  Distributing  Agents 


Kendairs  Spavin  Cuie,   KendaU's   Blister,  and 

Prof.  FUnt's  Horse  and  Cattle  Condition 

and  Renovating  Powders. 

We  g-ive  beiow  a  list  of  our  Wholesale  Distributing  Agents  for  the  above  articles. 
These  prev)aratious  arc  now  sold  by  all  the  principal  Wholesale  and  Retail  Dru.^tcists 
throughout  ihe  United  States  and  Canada.  I;  your  Druggist  does  not  keep  them  and  will 
not  gel  them  for  you,  send  direct  to  Dr.  B.  j  Kendall  Co.,  Enosburg  Falls,  Vt.,  and  they 
will  send  on  receipt  of  price  (see  price  list  on  p.i-e  go)  to  any  address  by  mail. 

In  sending  orders  direct  i-*  us  it  is  best  usually  tu  send  Bank  Dralt,  F.  O  Money  Order 
or  Registered  letter  fur  the  amount  wanted,  with  lull  shipping  directions,  and  the  order 
will  receive,  prompt  aitmiion.  To  all  who  would  investigate  lo  kiiow  h  vve  are  respon- 
snle  for  any  motley  which  might  be  sent  to  us,  we  would  refer  to  the  following  well- 
known  firms  :  — 

Wells,  Rtchardson  &  Co.,  Burlington,  Vt. 

George  C.  Goodwin  &  Co.  (Eastern  Drug  Co.),  Bostou.  Mass. 

Chas.  Pfizer  &.  Co.,  NVw  York  City. 

E'NosBURG  Falls  Savings  Bank  &  Trust  Co.,  Enosburj^  Falls,  Vt. 

DISTRICT   OP    COLUMBIA. 

WASHINGTON.    ..   .Tsch.fftly,  F.  A,  Jr. 

FLORIDA. 

JACKSONVILLE, 

Christie-Groover  Drug  Co. 
"  Florida  Mutual  Drug  Co. 

GEORGIA. 

ATLANTA     Daniel,  John  B. 

. .   Lamur  &  Rankin  Drug  Co. 

AUGriST.A    Augusta  Drug  Co. 

COLUMBUS, 

Brannon,  Carson  &  Williams 
..     Thomas  Drug  Co..  A.  P. 

MACON Lamai  ol  Sons,  Henry  J. 

...  Taylor  and  Peek  Drug  Co. 

SAVANNAH .   Columbia  Drug  Co. 

"  Lippmann  Bros, 

"  Solomons  &  Co. 

ILLINOIS. 

BLOOMINGTON     .    .  .Marmon,  Wm.  W. 

CAIRO   SchuhDrugCo. 

CHICAGO Fuller  &  Fuller  Co. 

"  ...   Humiston,   Keeling  &  Co. 

"  Lord.  Owen  &  Co. 

"  Morrisson.  Plumraer  &  Co. 

"  Stevenson  &  Co.,  RoDert 

"  Van  Schaaiik  &  Sons.   Peter 

PEQRIA Barker  and  Wtieeler  Co. 

Colburn,  Birks  &  Co. 

QUiNCY  Sommer's  Drug  Co  ,  Aido 

ROCK  ISLAND         Hartz  &  Bahnsen  Co. 

INDIANA. 

EVAN^VILLE Leich  &  Co.,  Chas. 

FORT  WAYNE  ....  Meyer  Bros.  &  Co. 
.   F"ort  Wavne  Drug  Co. 

INDIANAPOLIS.. Inctianapolis  Drug  Co. 
"  ...   .Kiefer  Drug  Co..  A. 

"  ..     Stewart  Co..  D.miel 

"  ...Ward  Bros.   Drug  Co. 

LAFAYETTE.  .Hogan-Jshoson  Drug  Co. 

TERRE  HAUTE.... Bihdlev&  Co.,  E.  «. 
......Cook.  Bell  &  Blade 


ALABAMA. 

ANNISTON  ElamDrugCo. 

BIRMINGHAM, 

Nabers,   Morrow  &  Sinnige 

MOBILE Brov/n,  A.  E.  &  E.  V. 

Mobile  DruK  Cio. 

MON  rCO.VIERY     .   Gay,  Hardis  &  Durr 

Montgomery  Drug  Co. 

SELMA   Cawihon-Coleman  Co. 

Al^KAN-SAS. 

FORT  SMI  I'H..  Morns-Morton  Drug  Co. 

Schaap,  John 

LITTLF.  R-OCK Lincoln  Co.,  C.  J. 

TEX.*.RKANA Snmh  Drug  Co. 

CALIFORNIA. 

LOS  ANGELr.S Hr  ,un  &  Co.,  F.  W. 

...Sale  Drug  Co  ,  H    M. 

S.^CRAMENTO     Kii  k.  Geary  &  Co 

SAN  DIEGO  Braun&Co.,  F.  W. 

SAN  FRANCISCO, 

Langley  &  Michaels  Co. 

Mack  &  Co. 

"  Redtngtoii  &  Co. 

COLORADO. 

COLO.  SPRINGS. 

Hefley-Arcularius  Drug  Co. 
DEN'VER...Bridttliam-pu<rreau   Drug  C©. 

; Hover  &  Co..  W.  A. 

LEADVILLE  ...        Tavlor,  Geo.  E. 

CONNECTICUT. 

HARTFORl» Sis.son&  Co..  T. 

Talcott,  Frisbie  .S  Co. 

"  .Williams  and  Carlston  Co. 

NEW  HAVEN, 

Butler  Drug  &  Chemical  Co. 

Leeie  &.  Oe..  (dh.«   S. 

.WhiitJ«,ev  C^.  Glijra.  W. 

wATmm:M  ...ApytJJCsar^SrmHeo. 

PELAWARE. 

WILMT vri^nk , . , . , Daaforth.  N.  B. 


WH0LE8AL1B  JDISTRIBUTIHQ  A®12STSo 


IOWA. 

BURLINGTON Churchill  Drug  Co. 

CLINTON Olney&McDaid 

COUNCIL  BLUFFS, 

Harle-Haas  Drug  Co, 

DES  MOINES Des  Moines  Drug  Co. 

DUBUyUE       Torbert,  W.  H. 

FORT  DODGE Oleson  Drug  Co. 

KEOKUK Wilkinson  &  Co. 

McGregor Peterson.  S.  J. 

OT  rUMWA Edgerly  &  Co.,  I.  W. 

SIOUX  CITY   .     ..Hornick.  Hess  &  More 
WATERLOO Wangler  Drug  Co. 

KANSAS. 

ATCHISON        McPike  Drug  Co. 

LEAVENWORTH, 

Eddy  Drug  Co.,  Geo.  A. 
WICHITA.. Potts  Drug  Co.,  C.  E. 

KENTUCKY. 

LEXINGTON Mc.\dams  &  Morford 

LOUISVILLE. Neat  Richardson  Drug  Co. 

"  Petti-Haut-r  Drug  Co. 

"  Robinson-Pettet  Co. 

PADUCAH   DuBo.s,  KolD  &  Co.- 

LOUISIANA. 

NEW  IBERIA     Estorge  Drug  Co. 

NEW  ORLEANS.. Brunswig  &  Co.,  L.  N. 

Finlay,  Dicks  &  Co. 

"  Lyons  &  Co.,  I.  L. 

^  "  Vermont  Chemical  Mfg. 

SHREVEPORT, 

Conger,  Kahn  &  Gibbs  Co. 
"  Morris  &  Dickson  Co. 

MAINE. 

BANGOR  Sweet,  Caldwell 

PORTLAND Cook,  Everett  &  Pcnnell 

Goold&  Co  ,  J.  E. 

Hay's  Sons,  H.  H. 

Perkins  Co.,  J.  W. 

MARYLAND. 

BALTIMORE     Baily  &  Son,  Jas. 

"  ..Carr,  Owens  &  Heineman 

"  ...  .Gilbert  Bros.  &  ("o. 

**  Gilpin,  Langdon  &  Co. 

"  Loewy   Drug  Co. 

"  Muih  Bros   &  Co. 

Stevens  &  Harinanson 

"  .Stanley  &  Brown  Drug  Co. 

MASSACHUSETTS. 

B(^STON Carter.  Carter  &  .Meigs 

"         . .    Eastern  Drug  Co. 

" .Oilman  Bros. 

Weeks  &  Potter  Co. 

NORTH  ADAMS, 

Burlingame  &  Darbvs  Co. 

SPRINGFIELD Alden,  Cbas.  P. 

Brewer.  H.  &  J. 

Sadler,  W.  L. 

WORCESTER Brewer  &  Co. 

MICHIGAN. 

DETROIT..     .Farrand,  Williams  &  Clark 
"  ..Williams,    Davis,     Brooks    & 

Hinchman  Sons  (or  Michi- 
gan Drug  Co.) 


GRAND  RAPIDS,    . 

Hazeltine  &  Perkias  DrvLg  Co. 

*•  Peck  Bros. 

MANISTEE , Lyman  Co.,  A.  H. 

SAGINAW Saginaw  Valley  Drug  Co. 

MINNESOTA. 

DULUTH  Leithead  Drug  Co.,  L.  W. 

MINNEAPOLIS.-.Lyman-ElielDrugCo. 

ST.  F^AUL Noyes  Bros.  &  Cutler 

"  Ryan  Drug  Co. 

MISSISSIPPI. 

NATCH  EZ Natchez  Drug  Co. 

VICKSBURG Cassell,  A.  G. 

MISSOURL 

JOPLIN ...Cnffee  DrugCo. 

KANSAS  CITY   . . .  Evans-Smuh  Drug  Co. 

Faxon. Horton  &  Gallagher 

SPRINGFIELD....  Hall-Pu-kin  Drug  Co. 

ST.  JOSEPH Smith  Drug  Co.,  CD. 

.  Van  Natta-Lvnds  Drug  Co. 

ST.  LOUIS Merrell  Drug  Co.,  J.  S. 

"  Meyer  Bros.  Drug  Co. 

'*  Moffitt-Wcst  Drug  Co. 

MONTANA. 

BILLINGS Chappie  Drug  Co. 

BUTTK   Moitana  DrugCo. 

HELENA ..Pa  .hen  Drug  Co. 

MISSOULA Freisheimer,  Geo. 

NEBRASKA. 

LINCOLN  Lincoln  Drug  Co. 

OMAH.\ Bruce  &  Co.,  E.  E. 

•'  ...   Richardson  Drug  Co 

NEW  HAMPSHIRE 

CONCORD Fitch,  A.  Perley 

"  Martin  <&  Co.,  C.  H. 

NEW  JERSEY. 

PATERSON Kmsilla,  C.  P. 

NEW  YORK. 

ALBANY   Best  &  Stedman 

*'  Fonda  Drug  Co.,  Douw  H. 

•'  Walker  &  Git)S'  a 

BINGHAMTON Elk  Drug  Co. 

BROOKLYN Towns*  lames 

BUFFAI^O Plimpton,  i^owan  &  Co. 

ELMIRA   ..  Gerity  Bros. 

KINGSTON  (RondoutP   O.), 

Cnspell  Co  .  H.  S. 

NEWBURGH   Chapman.  I.  C. 

Merriit's  Sons,  TBeo. 

NEW  YORK Aschenbach.  H. 

"  Bruen.  Ri;chcy  &  Co. 

"  ...    .Coffin.  Redington  &  Co. 

"  ...Crittenton  Co.,  Chnrles  N. 

"  Eimer&.Amend 

Jadwm.  O.  H. 

Klein  &  Co  ,  Henrv 

" Knorr&  Paul 

Lehn&Fink 

"  Luqueer  &  Co.,  R.  S 

"  McKesson  &  Rob'^ns 

"  ..Moseman  &  Brother.  C.  M. 

"  Newton  Van  Nrss  Co  ,  I 

"  Robinson  &  Son,  R    W. 

'»  Schieflfdin  &  Co. 

,   ..' Tarrant  &  Co. 

»« Veil   Brothers 

••  ., ...»t....Zclkr.  M*x 


WHOLESALE  IjISTRIBUTING  AGENTS. 


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f>t.ATTSBURG Cady,  H.  W. 

ROCHESTER Blauvv   Drug  Co. 

Paine   Drug  to. 

Post  &  Co..  J.  K. 

ROME Broughtoii  &  Graves. 

SYRACUSE..  Hubbard,  Son  &  Co.,  Cliis. 

"  Snow  &  Co.,  C.  W. 

TROY Polk  &  Cal«er  Brup  Co. 

"       Schneider  &  Irving  Druy  Co. 

"       Thompson.  Sons  &  Co.,  John  L. 

UTICA Sheehan&{u.,    lohn  H. 

Williams  &  Co.,  A.  H. 

WATERTOWN Feit,  Samuel 

NORTH    CAROLINA. 

CHARLOITE     ...    .  hurvv.-l,  &  Dunn  Co. 

GOLDSBORO Go  dsboro  Drii-r  Co. 

GREENSBORO Richardson  Drug  Co. 

OHIO. 

AKRON   .Stembarher  &  Co.    E 

CINCINNATI    Hale,    justis&Co. 

iJoyd  Bros. 

"  ..  .Slein-Vog-eler  Druy  Co. 
CLEVELAND Benton,  Myers  &  Co. 

"  Strong-.  Cobb  &  Co. 

COLUMBUS..    .     K.iuffman  Lattimer  Co. 

"  ...    Orr.  Brown  &  Price 

DAYTON     Fr:zell,  Evans  &  Bro. 

IKONTO^  ....Ball-VVarti;ld  Diug  Co. 
PORTSMOUTH...    Davis  Drug  Co  ,  ].  F. 

SI  EUBENVILLE Beall  &  Steele 

TOLEDO. Walding,  Kinnan  &  Marvin  Co. 

ZANESVILLE         Baik y  Dr  ug  Co. 

Bailey  &  Co.,  F.  P. 

OKLAHOMA. 

OKLAHOMA  CITY.  .Alexander  Drug  Co. 

OREGON. 

PORTLAND..  Blumaucr-Frank  Drug  Co. 

PENNSYLVANIA. 


B  LOO  M.^  BURG 

.Mover  Bros. 

BRADFORD   .. 

Thom(.Sfn  &  V/ood 

CORRY 

Am-s&  Co.,  N.  F. 

EASrON         .... 

Semple  &  S-mi,  H.  B. 

LANCASTER.. 

Hull.  G.  W 

PHILADELPHIA..  Aschenbach&  Miller 

" 

Butterworth  &  Co.,  C. 

H. 
...Shoemak.-r  &  Busch 

.. 

♦  • 

Shoemak-r&C".   Rnbi 

" 

Smith,  Kline  &  Fiench 

Co 

" 

Steelman  &  Archer 

PITTSBURG.  . 

...  Gilmorr  &  (■<-..  W.  J. 

.    .Kelly  Co.,  George  A. 

Wi 

Ither-Robenson  DaigCo. 

SCR  ANTON.... 

..     .           xMatthews  Bros. 

YORK 

Smith. &  Co.,  Wm. 

RHODE    ISLAND. 

PROVIDENCE BUn.,in-  &  HIanding 

...   Claflin  <v  Co..  Geo   L, 

SOUTH  CAROLINA. 

ANDERSON Acme  Drug  Co. 

CHARLESTON Gear  Drug  Co. 

COLUMBIA Murray  Drug  Co. 

(&RKSNV]ILLB......GreeQVJrAe  Drug  Co. 


TENNESSEE. 

CHATTANOOGA Fritts  &  WichI 

KNOXVILLE, 

Chapman,  White,  Lyons  Co. 
"  Sandtord,    Chamberlain  & 

Albers  Co. 

MEMPHIS Hessig-Ellis  Drug  Co. 

.Van  Vleet-Mansfield  Drug  Co. 

"  Wilkerson  &  Co.,  W.  N. 

NASHVILLE  ...Berry,  De  Moville  &  Co. 
"  Spurlock-Neai  Co. 

TEXAS. 

BEAUMONT.  ..Casweli-Prcston  Drug  Co. 

DALLAS Croudus  Drug  Co..  J    \.  . 

['^  -      Patton-Wor-ham  Drug  Co. 

Texas  Dru^  Co. 

FORT  WORTH..  Willi  ms  &  Co.,  H  W 
GAINESVILLE... Stark  Drug  Co  .  H.  W 

HOUSi  ON Houston  Drug  Co. 

Paris Hutcherson-Elliott  Drug  Co. 

SA  ^  ANTONIO... San  Anionia  Drug  Co. 

SHERMAN Greiner-Kelly  Drug  Co. 

WACO Behrens  Drug  Co. 

WEATHERFORD,  ^ 

VVadsworth  Bains  Drug  Co. 

UTAH. 

SALT  LAKE  CITY. 

Nelden-Judson  Drug  Co. 

VERMONT.    - 

BURLINGTON Burlington  Drug  Co. 

WHITE  RIVER  jUNC, 

Howard  Drug  Co. 

VIRGINIA. 

ALEXANDRIA  .Leadheater  &  Sons.  E.  S. 
LYNCHBURG. ..Payne,  Stay  (t  Anderson 

"  Stroiher  Drug  Co. 

RICHMOND        Bodeker  Drug  Co. 

'•  ...Owens  &  Minor  Drug  Co. 

"  Powers-Tav  lor  Drug  Co. 

.Purceil,  Ladd&  Co. 

WASHINGTON. 

SEATTLE  ..Stewart  &  Holmes  Drug  Co. 
SPOKANE  ....  Spokane  Drug  Co. 

TACO.MA    .'.    Stewart  &  Holmes  Drug  Co. 

WE3T  VIRGINIA. 

CHARLESTON. .   Hubbard-Williams  Co. 

Kanawha  Drug  Co. 

PARKERSBURG        Murdoch,].  N. 

WHEELING Goodwin  &  Co.,  J.  T. 

"  .Logan  Drug  Co. 

. .  ..Reed,  Robb  &  Breiding 

WISCONSIN. 

LACROSSE McCord,  James 

Spence  Drug  Co.,  T.  H. 

MILWAUKEE Dohmen  Co  ,  F, 

"  Drake  Bros.  Co. 

"  Jerman,  Pfleuger&  Kuehm- 

sted  Co. 
««  . .  „ Yabr  A  Langrf  Druf  COo 


A  FHW  OF  THE 

MEDICIIS^ES    USED    FOR    THE    HORSE. 


We  once  linard  it  remarked  by  an  eminent  professor  of  Materia 
Medica,  that,  if  he  was  coMipolied  to  combat  with  disease;  with 
either  opium  alou-e  or  aJl  of  the  remaining  drugs  in  use  without 
the  opium,  he  would  choose  the  opium  alone. 

Another  professor  has  said,  "Give  me  mercury,  iodino. 
quinine  and  the  lancet,  and  I  will  combat  with  disease."  While  1  do  not 
altogether  endorse  the  views  of  either  of  these  distinguished  professors, 
either  in  the  Bumbej-  or  selection  of  medicines  they  would  choose  first  In 
preference  to  all  others.  I  would  say,  give  me,  as  my  first  choice,  aconite 
and  iron,  in  connection  with  the  op:um,  and  a  few  others,  and  I  should  feel 
that  I  was  fitttd  out  with  the  most  important  drugs  for  the  successful  treat- 
ment of  the  diseases  of  the  horse. 

We  will  give  something  of  a  hi?tory  of  the  more  important  drugs  used 
for  the  treatment  of  the  diseases  of  the  horse,  with  their  effects  and  uses. 

Acids. — These  nearly  all  have  a  sour  taste,  and  are  derivsd  from  the 
vegetable,  mineral  and  animal  kingdoms.  The  number  of  acids  used  in 
medicines  is  small;  among  the  most  important  of  these  are  acetio  acid, 
muriatic  acid,  nitric  acid,  sulphuric  acid,  tannic  acid,  gallic  acid,  carbolic 
acid,  arsenious  acid,  phosphoric  acid  and  tartaric  acid. 

Acetic  Acid. — Wlien  diluted  with  seven  parts  of  water,  it  is  about  the 
strength  of  ordinary  vinegar.  It  is  produced  from  the  purification  of  pyro- 
ligneous  acid. 

Use. — It  is  used  by  some,  with  good  results,  for  sprains  and  bruises,  and 
for  the  destruction  of  the  poison  of  insects,  by  adding  to  six  ounces  of  the 
acid  one-fourth  ounce  tincture  of  opium  and  two  ounces  of  camphor. 

Muriatic  Acid. — This  acid  is  obtained  by  the  action  of  sulphuric  acid 
on  common  salt.  W^hen  pure  it  is  a  transparent,  colorless  liquid,  but  the 
commercial  acid  has  a  yellowish  color. 

Muria-tic  acid  is  a  good  tonic  in  debilitating  diseases  of  the  horse,  and  is 
refrigerant  and  antiseptic. 

Dose. — Half  to  one  fluid  drachm  may  be  given,  largely  diluted  with  cold 
water,  and  repeated  two  to  four  times  a  day. 

Externally,  it  may  be  used  for  sores  in  the  feet,  by  pouring  a  few  drops 
mt©  ^e  soree  or  jaail  lioies     Eight  or  ten  drops  may  I^  advantageously 


srfiDici^KS  usfiD  Ton  fat:  iioRsfi.  to 

used  for  poll-evil  or  qiiittor  by  being  poured   direct!}-  into  the  fistulous 
openiug. 

It  may  be  used  for  various  tiffections  of  the  skin,  by  diluting  with  glyc- 
erine, and  washing  off  in  a  sliort  time  if  used  strong. 


Carbolic  Acid.— This  important  medicine  is  obtained  from  coal  tar 
oil.     Itg  smell  resembles  that  of  creosote. 

(Tses.—lt  is  used  for  various  purposes,  such  as  a  dismfectant  in  stables 
where  animals  have  distempers,  fevers,  etc.,  1)7  washing  the  stalls,  floors 
and  ceilings  with  water  which  contains  a  small  quantity  of  the  acid;  also 
used,  with  gratifying  results,  for  unhealthy  wounds  and  sores,  by  applying 
a  solution  of  the  following  strength.  Carbolic  acid,  one  ounce;  fresh  soft 
water,  six  pints;  this  prevents  putrefaction,  and  will  cause  the  wound  to  be 
more  healthy  and  to  heal  sooner.  Carbolic  acid  is  ai^o  used  for  destroying 
wood  ticks,  lice  and  all  kinds  of  parasites,  and  is  quite  effective  in  preventino- 
the  bot  fly  from  depositing  her  eggs  when  thos^  pnrts  which  are  commonly 
chosen  by  the  bot  fly  are  washed  with  a  solution  double  the  strength  given 
above. 

Nitric  Acid,  (called,  also,  Aqua  Forti.s).— This  is  also  a  valuable  tonic, 
wh«n  properly  given.  It  is  extremely  sour  and  corrosive,  and  should  be 
guarded  by  the  same  caution  as  in  giving  the  sulphuric  acid. 

Uose.—lt  may  be  given  in  doses  of  five  to  twenty-five  drops,  largely 
diluted  with  water. 

Sulphuric  Acid,  (called,  also.  Oil  of  Vitriol).— Thi.s  acid  is  obtained  by 
burning  sulphur,  mixed  with  one-eighth  of  its  weight  of  uilrc,  over  a 
stratum  of  water  contained  in  a  chamber  lined  with  slieet-k-ad. 

^sgs.— Many  consider  this  acid  to  be  preferable  to  any  other  of  the  acids  • 
for  internal  use,  in  debility  of  the  digestive  organs,  for  general  weakness, 
and  as  a  refrigerant. 

Externally,  it  is  used  similarly  to  muriatic  acid.  When  it  is  desired  to 
use  it  as  a  caustic  it  should  be  mixed  with  dry  powdered  wJiite  vitriol,  suflfi- 
cient  to  make  it  of  a  pasty  consistence,  so  it  can  be  confined  to  the  location 
which  it  is  desired  to  cauterize. 


80  MEDICINES   USED   FOR   THE   HORSE. 

This  acid,  as  well  as  nitric  or  muriatic  acid,  is  a  powerful  irritating 
poison  when  given  into  the  stomach  undiluted ;  and  persons  should  bear  in 
mind,  when  these  acids  are  given,  that  they  should  be  largely  diluted  with 
water  and  thoroughly  mixed  before  administering. 

A  dose  of  sulphuric  acid  is  about  ten  to  forty  drops,  largely  diluted 
with  water. 

Tannic  Acid,  (called,  also,  Tannin).— This  is  produced  from  nutgalls, 
oak  bark,  etc.  It  is  unorystallizable,  white,  or  slightly  yellowish,  with  a 
stroHgly  astringent  taste,  inodorous,  soluble  in  water,  but  not  very  soluble 
in  alcohol  or  ether,  and  insoluble  in  most  oils. 

Tannic  acid  precipitates  solutions  of  starch,  albumen  and  gluten,  and 
forms,  with  gelatine,  an  insoluble  compound,  which  is  the  basis  of  leather. 

Uses. — It  is  valuable,  mixed  with  water,  as  a  wash  for  running  sores  and 
ulcers,  and  is  also  excellent  for  diarrhoea,  and  may  be  given  for  any  disease 
where  this  class  of  medicines  is  indicated.  It  will,  in  many  cases  of  bleed- 
ing sores,  stop  the  bleeding  if  applied  locally.  It  is  sometimes  used  as  an 
eye-wash,  with  excellent  success,  by  applying  a  solution  of  the  following 
strength:  tannic  acid,  one-fourth  ounce;  cold  water,  one  quart.  As  it  is 
harmless  and  safe  to  use,  we  would  recommend  it  as  an  eye-wash. 

Bose.—FoT  diarrhoea,  the  dose  should  be  from  one-half  to  one  drachm. 

Aconite.  (Wolfsbane — Monkshood). — An  active  poison,  which  grows 
abundantly  in  the  forests  of  Germany,  France  and  Switzerland.  It  is  also 
cultivated  m  the  gardens  of  Europe,  and  has  been  introduced  into  this 
country  as  an  ornamental  flower.  All  parts  are  poison.  The  leaves  and 
roots  ar-e  used.  A  tincture  made  from  the  root  is  much  more  active  than 
from  the  leaves. 

Tincture  of  Aconite  Root. — This  is  one  of  the  most  powerful  and  suc- 
cessful sedatives  which  is  in  use.  It  is  one  of  the  best  medicines  we  have 
fer  the  successful  treatment  of  several  of  the  diseases  of  the  horse,  when 
properly  used,  and  has,  to  a  certant  extent,  done  away  with  bleeding  and 
physicking,  the  former  of  which  has  been,  in  the  past,  so  indiscriminately 
and  dangerously  used.  It  is  not  only  sedative,  but  it  is  an  anodyne, 
diaphoretic  and  antiphlogistic,  it  controls  fever,  reduces  inflammation  and 
allays  pain.  In  fact,  we  have  no  drug  which  will  so  well  control  the  circu- 
lation and  action  of  the  heart  as  aconite. 

Medical  ?/«<'«.— The  effects  of  remedial  doses  are  felt  in  twenty  or 
thirty  minutes,  and  are  at  their  height  in  an  hour  or  two,  and  continue, 
with  little  abatement,  from  three  to  fiv«  hours.  We  have  no  single  drug 
which  is  used  with  such  gratifying  results  in  many  cases,  such  as  lung 
fever,  or,  in  fact,  inflammation  of  any  part  of  the  body,  colic  from  eating 
green  food,  and  founder. 


WE  GUARANTEE 
Prof.  Flint's  Horse  and  Cattle 


PcDirders 


ABSOLUTELY   PURE. 


The  great  superioritj'  of  Prof.  Flint's  Horse  a?td  Cattle    Renovating' 


i^owDERS  over  all 

Powders  is  in  the 
the  drugs  used  ia 
How  do  we  know 
fliiiferent  named 
adulterations'?  Sim- 
price  at  which 
Reta.il  Druggist  is 


other  CendlMoti 
absolute  purity  of 
their  compositioft% 
that  the  th^u^nd 
powders  are  ©keap 
ply  because  the 
the  J  are  ^  old  to  the 
less  thfe 

actual  cost  of  the  crud«  material  which  form  the  ingredients  ol  ....  _  .iat'» 
Horse  and  Cattle  Renovating  Powders.  We  can  buy  drugs  as  cheaply  as  anj 
®th«r  firm  in  the  United  States,  and  the  only  difference  there  possibly  can  be 
in  cost  between  Prof.  Flint's  Powders  and  thecheapConditioti  Powders,  witfe 
which  the  market  is  flooded  at  the  present  time,  is  in  the  quality  of  the  drug* 
used.  We  can  make  as  cheap  a  Condition  powder  as  any  party,  but  it  can 
©nly  be  done  as  they  do  it,  adulterate  every  in^rediettt  used.  This  we  "vrili 
net  do.  We  believe  the  wisdom  of  the  course  we  are  pursuing  in  keeping 
upon  the  market  an  absolutely  pure  Condition  powder  -which  can  be  reliedupou 
to  do  all  that  is  claimed  for  it,  will  in  time  be  acknowledged.  No  preparatioa 
made  can  be  adulterated  so  easily,  and  "counterfeit  the  genuine  so  dosely  as 
Condition  powders.  "The  proof  of  the  pudding  is  in  th«  eating"  and  we  uii*> 
hesitatingly  place  Prof.  Flint's  Horse  and  Cattle  Renovating  Powders,  before 
the  American  people,  and  unqualifiedly  claim  for  them  an  absolutely  pure  Con* 
dition  powder  which  has  no  equal  as  a  Blood  Purifier  also  for  the  following 
■ilmcnts  : 


COUGHS, 


P.TNK-EYE, 


HEAVES, 


HIDE-BOUND, 


ROUGH  COAT, 


EPIZOOTIC  &C.,  &C. 


AA  A  BL00D  PORJFJRR  '»^These  powders  to  our  kwtowledg«  hnvc  mo  ^qmd 
fbfT  anj  disease  or  bad  condition  caused  by  impure  blood.     Every  man  know* 
or  ehoiild  know,  that  thousands  of  horses  are  sick  or  in  ead  condition  simply 
because  their  blood  is  impure,  which  is  caused  by  the  horse  being  kept  in  the 
bant  where  the  atmosphere  is   foul,  or  being  improperly  fed.     We  have  no 
hesitaricy  in  saying  that  Prof.  Flint's  Renovating  Powders  is  the  very  hesi 
rtmedy  knortvn  for  any  ill  condition  or  sickness  caused  by  impure  blood,  which  ^ 
<W>ws  itself  by  the^orse  looking  poor,   being  dull,  coat  being  rough  and  not  ] 
l(t>oking  thrifty,  hide  bound,  legs  swelling,  etc.     We  never  kneyr  it  to  fail  in  ] 
amy  oase  of  ill  condition  as  discribed  above.     After   one  or  two  pounds   have  ;' 
been  given  to  a  horse  according  to  directions,  he  will  fat  up  in   a   very  shout  i 
l&ine,  and  act  entirely  different,  really  making  him  a  new  horse.  j 

FOR    COUGHS.— We   have  ever  found  if     a  perfect  cure  for  every  kind   ot 
cough,  whether  of  short  duration  or  of  long  standing;  if  given  until  one   to  , 
three  poundK  have  been  used  for  cases  of  long  standing.  i 

EPIZOOTIC:  —This  disease  prevails  at  times  to  an  alarming  extent,  and  as  j 
we  have  tested  the  virtues  of  these  powders  in  hundreds  of  cases  of  epizootic,  > 
we  know  that  no  remedy  can  be  more  valuable,  we  never  have  known  it  t©  \ 
feil  of  caring  this  disease  in  a  few  days,  and  no  case  that  we  ever  treated  with 
then»  was  afflicted  with  the  bad  after  effects  which  usually  follow  those  treate<J  ; 
with  ordinary  remedies,  or  left  to  themselves  without  treatment  1 

PINK  EYE>^ — This  disease  which  is  similar  in  its  nature  to  epizootic,  in  tht 
eatep'  to  which  it  prevails  at  times,  is  best  treated  with  these  powders. 
HEAVES: — Many  parties  who  have  used  Prof.  Flint's  Renovating  Powder*,  J 
for  heaves,  say  that  they  will  do  all  that  is  claimed  for  them.  j 

We  can  heitd  these   powders   by  mail,  postage  f  repaid^  for  50  cenJs  for  a 
large  package  weighing  about  one  pound,  or  five  packages  for  $2.25. 


Single  Pound  Packages,  50  Crs.,  Five  1  Pound  Packages,  $2.25, 

If  your  local  Druggist  or  Dealer  does  not  keep  them,  address  orders  to 

DR.  B.  J.  KENDALL  COMPANY, 

MANUFACTURERS,  

Enosburg-    Falls,  Vt.,  U.  8.  A. 


MEDICINES   USED   FOR  THE   HOESB.  81 

Caution.— In  overdoses  this  valuable  drug  is  an  active  poison,  therefore 
we  would  caution  all  who  use  it  about  giving  too  large  quantifies,  as  pros- 
tration and  perhaps  death  would  be  the  result.  Never  give  more  than  five 
or  six  doses,  if  twenty-five  drops  are  given  at  each  dose,  nor  more  than 
seven  or  eight,  if  twenty  drops  are  given  at  each  dose.  The  dose  may  vary 
from  ten  to  forty-five  drops,  but  for  most  purposes  should  be  about  twenty- 
five  drops. 

Aloes  are  of  several  varieties — Cape,  Barbadoes  and  Socotrine — and  it  is 
the  condensed  juice  of  the  leaves  of  a  plant.  Given  by  some  as  a  pergfative 
or  cathartic  for  horses ;  others  consider  it  bad  practice  to  use  it  much.  A 
dose  should,  for  ordinary  purposes,  be  from  one-half  to  one  ouno«.  It  is 
generally  best  to  combine  with  it  fenugreek,  ginger  or  canella. 

Antimony  exists  in  its  natural  state  in  France  and  Germany.  The  prep- 
arations of  antimony  which  are  used  for  the  horse  most,  are,  1st,  SuiphtirH 
of  antimony,  also  commonly  called  black  antimony.  This  is  by  maay  com- 
sidered  a  remarkable  remedy  for  the  horse,  for  many  purposes,  but  espe- 
cially to  make  the  horse  shine,  and  to  have  the  appearance  of  being  quite  fat. 
2d.  Tartrate  of  antimony  and  potassa,  commonly  called  tartar  emetic,  has 
been  in  great  repute  in  the  treatment  of  diseases  of  the  chest;  but  is  now 
considered  of  but  little  value  in  these  diseases. 

Anise  Seed  are  obtained  from  the  anise  plant,  which  is  a  native  ef 
Egypt,  but  has  been  introduced  into  the  south  of  Europe  and  is  cultivated  in 
various  parts  of  that  country,  and  is  cultivated  occasionally  in  the  gardens 
of  this  country. 

Uses. — It  is  a  grateful,  aromatic  carminative;  and  is  supposed  to  have 
the  property  of  increasing  the  secretion  of  milk.  It  is  used  for  flatulent 
coUc,  indigestion,  loss  of  appetite,  etc.  It  is  an  excellent  remedy  when 
combined  with  other  medicines,  for  various  kinds  of  condition  powdOTS. 

Dose. — One-half  to  two  ounces,  which  may  be  repeated  three  times  a  day. 

Aqua  Ammonia,  (called,  also.  Hartshorn). — This  medicine  is  very  valu- 
able both  for  internal  and  external  use.  It  is  a  diffusible  »tiiauk»t,  anti- 
spasmodic and  antacid.  It  is  used  externally  with  olive  oil,  and  in  various 
mixtures  as  a  counter-irritant.  Used  as  an  antidote  for  bites  of  poisonous 
serpents.  Given  with  good  results  for  flatulent  colic-in  doses  ef  two  to  three 
drachms ;  given  with  milk  as  directed  below  for  carbonate  of  ammonia. 

Carbonate  of  Ammonia. — This  is  a  very  valuable  medicine  for  debil- 
ity and  prostration  from  lung  fever,  bronchitis,  influenza,  or  any  disease 
causing  great  weakness.  Its  effects  are  similar  to  those  of  aqua  ammonia 
given  above. 

Dose.  —One  to  three  drachms,  which  may  be  repeated  three  times  a  day, 
and  ^ould  be  given  in  milk  or  cold  gruel,  which  will  protect  the  mucous 
membranes  vi  tilM  tkroat  aad  stomack 


Arsenic. — This  is  an  active  poison  in  large  doses,  but  when  given  in 
proper  doses  is  an  excellent  tonic,  improving  the  general  condition  of  the 
horse.  It  should  be  given  in  a  large  bulk  of  cut  feed,  so  as  to  protect  the 
Stomach.  From  two  to  five  grains  may  be  given  in  the  twenty-four  hours, 
and  it  should  be  continued  for  about  two  weeks,  when  the  medicine  should 
be  stopped  for  one  or  two  weeks,  and  then  it  may  be  given  again  as  before. 
Some  consider  it  a  sure  cure  for  the  heaves. 

AsAfCETTDA.— A  gum  rcsin  obtained  from  a  plant  of  Persia  by  making 
incisions  into  the  living  root,  collecting  the  juice  which  exudes,  and  drying 
it  in  th€  sun.     It  has  a  peculiar  odor,  similar  to  that  of  onions. 

Uses. — It  is  antispasmodic,  expectorant,  and  a  moderate  stimulant  and 
laxative.  It  is  given  as  a  vermifuge  and  for  loss  of  appetite,  also  used  for 
heaves,  in  connection  with  camphor.     (See  Treatment  of  Heaves.) 

J)0»e. — One  to  three  drachms,  and,  if  the  stimulant  effect  is  wanted,  give 
fr©m  ©ne  to  two  ounces  of  the  tincture. 

Blue  Vitriol. — This  is  an  excellent  medicine,  when  given  internally, 
as  a  tonic,  to  build  up  the  system.  Given  for  glanders,  farcy  and  various 
other  diseases  requiring  tonic  and  alterative  medicine,  and  should  be  com- 
bined with  ginger,  fenugreek  or  gentian.  Externally,  blue  vitriol  is  used, 
with  good  results,  as  a  caustic  for  proud  flesh,  by  touching  the  parts  with  a 
pieee  of  the  crystal.  It  is  also  excellent  for  many  wounds  which  have  no 
proud  flesh,  by  applying  it  in  solution,  six  to  twelve  grains  to  each  ounce 
of  soft  water. 

Dose. — It  may  be  given  in  doses  of  from  one-half  to  one  drachm,  twice 
dday. 

Camphor. — A  peculiar  concrete  substance  derived  from  a  plant  in 
China  and  Japan.  It  is  recommended  for  nervous  excitement  and  for 
heaves,  and  is  used  in  many  cough  mixtures.  It  is  a  favorite  household 
remedy,  and  used  externally  to  a  large  extent. 

Base. — Camphor  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-half  to  two 
draehms.  Camphor  gum  one  ounce,  and  sweet  oil  eight  ounces,  mixed, 
make  a  ver^^  good  external  remedy  for  various  purposes. 

Cantaaribes.  (Spanish  Flies.) — This  remedy  is  produced  by  collecting 
the  beetles  oommonly  called  Spanish  Flies.  These  insects  are  of  a  beautiful, 
shining,  geldcn  green  color,  and  usually  make  their  appearance  upon  the 
trees  of  Spain,  Italy  and  the  south  of  Frauce  in  tlie  months  of  May  and 
JuHe,  whon  they  are  collected  by  placing  linen  cloths  under  the  trees  on 
whic^  they  have  lodged  through  the  night,  and  shaking  the  tree  early  in 
the  morning,  while  they  are  torpid  from  the  cold  of  the  night,  and  conse- 
quently let  go  their  hold  easily.  They  are  then  deprived  of  life  by  the 
va^w  fr«m  belling  vinegar;  and  dried  in  the  siin  or  in  rooms  heated  by 


HBDlClNfiS  mut>   POtL  THK   ttO»8i,  SS 

tTs^s.— Internally,  cantharides  are  a  powerful  stimulant,  witii  a  |)eculiar 
direction  to  the  urinary  organs,  and  in  moderate  doses  it  sometimes  acts  as 
a  diuretic.  Used  with  good  results  for  glanders  and  farcy.  The  principal 
use  of  the  cantharides  is  as  a  blister,  by  mixing  it  with  lard. 

Dose — Spanish  flies  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  three  to  seven 
grains,  but  given  only  once  a  day. 

Castor  Oil. — This  is  the  expressed  oil  of  the  seeds  of  the  castor  oil 
phmt,  which  is  now  cultivated  largely  in  this  country  throughout  many  of 
the  Southern  and  Western  States, 

Use. — This  oil  is  very  useful  and  safe  far  common  use  in  the  human 
family;  but  it  is  considered  tmfit  for  the  horse,  as  it  sometimes  causes  in- 
flammation of  the  coats  of  the  bowels  without  relief  from  the  purging.  Raw 
linseed  oil  is  considered  as  safe  and  efficient  for  the  horse  as  castor  oil  is 
for  man.     (See  Linseed  Oil ) 

Dose. — When  it  is  thought  best  to  give  castor  oil,  or  in  the  absence  of 
the  raw  linseed  oil,  it  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  three-fourths  of 
a  pint  to  one  and  one-fourth  pints. 

Catechu.— An  extract  prepared  from  the  wood  of  Acacia  Catechu,  and 
found  most  abundant  in  the  East  Indies.  It  is  a  small  tree,  seldom  growing 
more  than  twelve  feet  in  height,  with  the  trunk  about  one  foot  in  diameter. 

Use. — An  astringent  which  will  bind  the  bowels  m  diarrhoea,  and  is  com- 
bined, with  gOod  results,  with  opium  and  prepared  chalk,  for  diarrhoea. 
i>ose.  — Onf  to  three  drachms. 

Prepared  Chalk.  (Creta  Prseparata.)— This  is  the  only  form  in  which 
chalk  is  used  in  medicine,  and  is  an  excellent  antacid;  is  one  of  the  best 
antidotes  for  oxalic  aeid.  It  is  used,  with  good  results,  for  acidity  of  the 
stomach,  and  for  diarrhoea,  etc, 

Buse. — One  to  two  ounces. 

Chamomile  Flowers.— This  is  a  native  of  Europe,  and  grows  wild  in 
all  the  temperate  parts  of  that  continent,  and  is  also  largely  cultivated. 

Vsf.—A  very  mild  tonic,  and  quite  useful  when  combined  with  other 
medicines  of  this  class. 

JJose.— It  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-half  ounce  to  two 
ounces. 

Charcoj't,. — This  ^ay  be  given,  with  good  results,  powdered,  for 
chronic  diarrncea,  dysentery  and  debilitated  stomach. 

Dose. — Half  an  ounce  to  one  ounce,  and  it  may  be  given  suspended  in 
gruel.  It  may  be  used,  with  good  results,  externally,  when  applied  to  badly 
smellmg  wounds. 

Chloride  of  Lime. — This  compound  was  origmally  prepared  for  a 
bleachmg  agent  nearly  a  century  ago,  and  has  since  been  found  to  have 
TaluaMe  properties  as  a  disinfectant.    It  ii  &  jkf ,  m  kr^  «iig&%  saa^ 


g4  MEClClNfiS  tfSfif)  J'OR  Ttti  UOESJl). 

graj'ish-wiiite,  pulverulent  substance,  with  an  odor  similar  to  tliat  of 
chlorine. 

I'ses. — Chloride  of  lime  is  a  disinfectant,  and,  from  its  deodorizing  and 
antiseptic  properties,  makes  an  excellent  stimulant  to  unhealthy  ulcers, 
applied  in  solution;  also,  for  cutaneous  eruptions,  etc.  Its  principal  use  is 
as  a  disinfectant  in  stables  occupied  by  glandered  and  other  sickly  horses, 
and  it  may  be  sprmklcd  on  the  floor  every  morning,  or  may  be  suspended 
in  the  stable  in  a  box  which  has  several  holes  cut  into  it. 

Z)ose. — When  it  is  thought  best  to  give  it  internally,  one  to  three  drachms 
may  be  given  at  a  dose,  in  water. 

Chloroform  is  a  colorless,  volatile  liquid,  having  a  bland,  ethereal 
odor  and  a  sweetish  taste. 

[^ggs^ — It  is  an  excellent  stimulant  for  horses,  when  having  a  chill  from 
cold,  or  in  congestion,  and  is  sometimes  given  to  quiet  pain  in  colic  and 
other  painful  diseases.  It  is  used  mostly  in  liniments  and  sometiuics  for  inha- 
lation. One  ounce  of  chloroform  and  three  ounces  of  olive  oil,  well  mixed, 
make  an  excellent  liniment  for  external  use.  When  chloroform  is  given  to 
the  horse  by  inhalation  he  should  be  well  secured,  so  as  to  prevent  his  doing 
any  damage,  as  it  sometimes  makes  him  perfectly  wild  and  uncontrollable. 
When  any  operation  of  any  considerable  extent  is  to  be  performed  it  is  best 
to  tie  the  horse  down,  and  then  administer  the  chloroform  by  pouring  about 
an  ounce  of  it  oa  to  a  sponge,  holding  the  sponge  to  one  nostril,  and  cover- 
ing the  nose  loosely  with  a  large  towel ;  but  care  should  be  taken  to  allow  the 
horse  pure  air,  also,  to  breathe  with  the  fumes  of  the  chloroform.  Usually 
two  to  four  ounces  is  sufficient  to  produce  its  effects  when  inhaled. 

Dose. — One  to  two  drachms,  well  diluted  with  weak  spirits. 

Croton  Oil. — This  is  a  very  powerful  cathartic,  and  dangerous,  if 
improperly  used,  but,  as  a  "last  resort,"  oftentimes  works  very  well. 

Dose  is  usually  from  ten  to  fifteen  drops. 

Elecampane. — This  is  one  of  the  best  medicines  in  use  for  lung  affec- 
tions, and  should  enter  largely  into  all  mixtures  for  this  class  of  diseases. 
It  is  also  an  agreeable  aromatic,  and  should  form  a  part  of  all  condition 
powders. 

Epsom  Salts.  (Sulphate  of  Magnesia.) — This  medicine,  so  well  known 
in  every  household,  is  used  with  good  results  as  a  febrifuge,  and  is  often 
given  as  a  purgative.  It  is  not  only  cheap,  but  is  very  good  for  several 
diseases,  and  forms  a  part  of  various  condition  powders. 

Dose, — One-fourth  to  one-half  pound,  dissolved  in  as  large  a  quantity  of 
cold  water  as  can  be  given  the  horse  conveniently,  with  one  ounce  of  ginger; 
also,  allowing  the  horse  to  drink,  if  he  will,  after  the  salts  have  been  given, 
for  tbfi  reaiOQ  that  th^  will  b«  much  more  efficiej&t  M  l»x^dk^  <iilii&tML 


MEDICINES   USED    FOR   THE    HORSEo  8§ 

Ergot. — This  is  produced  from  diseased  rye,  and  is  of  great  value  in  the 
foaling  season,  as  it  is  the  most  effectual  remedy  known  for  increasing  the 
action  of  the  uterus,  when  there  is  not  sufficient  contraction.  Great  care 
should  be  taken  when  it  is  given  that  nothing  prevents  delivery,  except 
deficient  action  of  the  uterus.  It  should  not  be  used  by  the  non-professional, 
as  they  w^ould  be  more  likely  to  do  harm  than  good  with  it;  in  fact,  the 
cases  .demanding  its  use  are  very  rare,  but,  as  we  said  before,  where  its  use 
is  really  called  for,  nothing  else  will  act  as  w^ell. 

Dose. — Of  the  powder,  one-eighth  to  one-half  ounce;  of  the  tincture,  one 
to  two  fluid  ounces  may  be  given. 

Ether.  (Sulphuric  Ether.) — This  is  a  very  valuable  remedy,  and  is  used 
with  excellent  results  for  colic,  and  for  various  purposes  is  a  good  anti- 
spasmodic.    Given  with  tincture  of  opium,  it  works  admirably  for  colic. 

Dose.— One  to  two  fluid  ounces. 

EuPHORBiUM. — This  is  the  concrete,  resinous  juice  of  a  plant  growing 
m  Africa  and  in  some  other  parts  of  the  world. 

Use. — Owing  to  the  severity  of  its  action  its  internal  use  has  been  entirely 
abandoned,  and  it  is  now  used  only  externally,  and  it  is  so  severe  that  it  is 
but  very  little  used  even  in  that  way, 

Male  Fern. — The  root  of  a  plant  growing  in  South  Africa.  It  is  said 
to  be  very  valuable  for  ridding  animals  of  worms. 

Dose. — It  may  be  given  to  the  horse  in  doses  of  one-half  to  one  pound  of 
the  powdered  root,  and  may  be  followed  vrith  a  purgative  the  next  day. 

Fenugreek. — An  annual  plant,  growing  spontaneously  in  Southern 
Europe.  It  has  a  peculiar  odor,  which  is  quite  agreeable.  The  seeds, 
ground,  is  the  portion  used,  and  they  enter  largely  into  nearly  all  the  condi- 
tion powders  which  are  put  up  and  sold  through  the  country. 

Dose. — One- fourth  to  one  ounce. 

Nut  Gall. — A  morbid  excrescence  upon  the  oak  tree,  resulting  from 
holes  being  made  in  the  bark  by  an  insect. 

Ufien.— It  IS  a  powerful  astringent,  and  is  used  to  bind  the  bowels  when 
affected  with  diarrhoea  or  dysentery;  used,  also,  for  applying  to  the  greasy 
heels  of  horses. 

Dose. — One  to  three  drachms. 

Gentian. — A  valuable  tonic.  It  excites  the  appetite,  invigorates  diges- 
tion, moderately  increases  the  temperature  of  the  body  and  the  force  of  the 
circulation,  and  may  be  combined  with  iron  for  debility;  it  is  used,  in 
connection  with  other  drugs,  for  various  purposes,  and  forms  an  importr^ 
part  of  various  condition  powders, 

,^C^,?tf.— Ojie-lialf  to  two  4rachms,  repeated  two  oj*  tjir^e  tipjes  a  day 


86  MEDICINES   USED   FOR   THE    HORSE. 

GiKGER.  — There  are  several  varieties,  of  which  the  Jamaica  oi  whiU 
ginger  is  the  best,  but  all  are  used,  with  good  results,  for  colic,  loss  of  appe- 
tite, etc.,  and  should  enter  into  every  dose  of  purgative  medicine. 

Bo8e. — From  one  to  four  drachms. 

Gltcerene.— This  is  the  sweet  principle  of  fats  or  oils,  and  was  discov- 
ered nearly  a  century  ago,  when  it  was  called  the  sweet  principle  of  oils.  It 
is  a  fluid  which  scarcely  ever  dries  up,  and  is  a  thick,  syrupy  substance,  resem- 
bling castor  oil  in  its  looks,  but  without  smell,' and  very  sweet  to  the  taste. 

Uses.— li  is  an  excellent  application  to  many  sores,  and  is  used  with  very 
gratifying  results  for  scratches  or  sore  heels ;  also,  for  skin  diseases,  when  a 
softening  and  soothing  application  is  required.  When  a  little  is  added  to 
poultices,  it  has  the  effect  to  keep  them  soft  and  moist  for  a  long  time.  It 
is  soluble  in  water. 

Iron. — This  is  one  of  the  most  valuable  medicines  in  use  for  many  casea 
of  debility,  as  it  supplies  the  red  corpuscles  of  the  blood,  which  are  gener- 
ally deficient  in  a  debilitated  animal.  Various  preparations  of  iron  are  in 
ufse,  of  which  the  following  are  the  most  commonly  used: 

Copperas.  (Sulphate  of  Iron.)— This  is  one  of  the  cheapest,  and,  for  many 
purposes,  the  best.  It  is  tonic  and  astringent,  and  is  used,  with  good  results, 
for  weakness,  bad  condition,  swelling  of  the  legs,  body,  sheath,  etc. 

Dose. — One-half  to  one  and  a  half  drachms,  and  it  should  be  combined 
with  the  same  quantity  of  gentian  or  ginger,  and  given  in  the  feed,  or  as  a 
drench  with  cold  water. 

Muriated  Tincture  of  Iron. — This  is  an  excellent  preparation  of  iron, 
and  may  be  given  in  doses  varying  from  one-fourth  to  one  ounce.  Although 
several  other  preparations  of  iron  are  in  use,  the  two  given  above  are  all 
that  are  ordinarily  required. 

Juniper  Berries.— The  best  juniper  berries  come  from  the  south  of 
Europe,  and  are  about  the  size  of  a  pea,  and  more  or  less  shriveled.  They 
are  produced  from  a  small  evergreen  shrub,  which  sonietimes  grows  twelve 
or  fifteen  feet  high.  It  is  used  for  loss  of  appetite,  to  stimulate  the  stomach 
and  kidneys  to  action,  and  during  convalescence  from  disease. 

Dose. — One  to  two  ounces. 

Kino.— This  is  the  inspissated  juice  of  several  plants  which  grow  in 
Africa,  East  and  West  Indies,  South  America,  etc.  It  is  a  powerful  astrin- 
gent, and  is  used  in  diarrhoea  as  a  substitute  for  catechu,  which  is  not  quite 
as  powerful. 

Dose.  —One  to  five  drachms. 

Raw  Linseed  Oil.— This  is,  perhaps,  the  safest  and  best  purgative  in 
common  use,  and  should  be  given  by  non  professional  persons  in  preference 
to  any  other  medicine.     Never  give  boiled  oil. 

/>^^e,— Qny  t9  two  pints,  as  a  purgative. 


MEDICINES   USED   FOR   THE    HORSE.  87 

Liquorice  Root.— This  is  tiie  root  of  a  small  plant,  growing  four  or 
five  feet  in  height,  and  which  is  cultivated  in  England,  the  north  of  France, 
and  Germany      It  has  an  agreeable,  sweetish  taste. 

Uses.— It  is  an  excellent  demulcent,  aad  well  adapted  to  cases  of  irrita- 
tion of  the  mucous  membranes  of  the  lungs,  bowels  and  urinary  organs. 
It  form>s  an  important  part  of  condition  powders,  and  especially  when 
given  for  coughs. 

Dose.— From  one-half  to  one  ounce. 

Mercurial  OiNTMENT.^This  is  used  mostly  for  skin  diseases,  such  as 
mange.  But  we  prefer,  for  this  disease,  the  treatment  which  we  have 
already  given  in  another  place.  Mercurial  ointment  is  sometimes  used  with 
good  results  to  rid  animals  of  lice,  by  boring  a  small  hole  where  the  animal 
is  liable  to  rub  its  neck,  and  tilling  it  with  mercurial  ointment. 

Nitre.  (Saltpetre.) — This  medicine  has  long  been  used  as  a  febrifuge 
and  as  a  diuretic,  and  is  still  held  in  high  esteem  by  many,  but  there  are 
other  drugs  which  are  better  adapted  to  the  treatment  of  the  various 
diseases  for  wiiich  it  lias  long  been  used. 

Use. — As  a  febrifuge  in  fevers  and  inflammations,  and  for  kidney  com- 
plaints; it  is  also  imed,  by  many,  in  condition  powders,  for  scratches  and 
various  disorders  of  the  blood. 

Dose. — One  and  one-half  to  three  drachms. 

Nux  Vomica. — This  is  an  active  poison  in  large  doses,  but  if  given  in 
proper  quantities  it  is  an  excellent  tonic  and  nervine  for  the  horse  when 
suffering  from  depression,  dyspepsia,  etc. 

Use. — In  paralysis  and  also  in  "glass  eye'.'  depending  upon  a  want  of 
nervous  energy  in  tlie  optic  nerve  of  the  horse. 

Dose.  —The  tincture  is  generally  used,  of  which  one  to  three  drachms 
may  be  given  two  or  three  times  a  day. 

Oil  op  Tar.— This  is  procured  by  the  distillation  of  tar,  and  is  an 
excellent  remedy  for  any  cough,  heaves,  etc.  (See  Treatment  of  Heaves.) 
It  is  also  an  excellent  application  externally,  when  mixed  with  equal  parts 
of  castor  oil  or  sweet  oil,  to  promote  the  growth  of,  the  hoof  of  the  horse. 
This  mixture  makes  an  excellent  hoof  ointment.  To  darken  the  color, 
lamp-black  may  be  mixed  in  sufficient  quantity  to  suit  the  color  of  the  foot. 

Dose. — Oil  of  tar  may  be  given  internally  in  doses  of  from  one-half 
drachm  to  two  drachms. 

Oil  of  Turpentine,  (commonly  called  Spirits  or  Spirit  of  Turpentine.) — 
This  is  so  common  and  well  known  that  it  will  uot  need  any  description  here. 

Uses. — It  is  stimulant,  diuretic,  anthelmintic,  diaphoretic,  and  exter- 
nally rubefacient.  It  is  given  largely  in  several  diseases  of  the  horse,  such 
as  colic,  for  various  lung  difUculties,  and  for  the  expulsion  of  worms.  As 
an  external  remedy,  combined  with  an  equal  quantity  of  sweet  oil,  or  in 


38  ICBDICINES  ITSSD  FOB  THB  HOKSB. 

various  mixtures,  it  is  used  with  good  results,  but  should  not  be  applied  in 
full  strength  to  the  horse. 

Dose. — The  dose  of  spirits  of  turpentine  is  from  one  to  two  ounces,  and 
should  always  be  mixed  with  twice  its  bulk  of  sweet  oil. 

OwuM.— This  is  the  dried  juice  of  the  poppy,  and  is  brought  to  this 
country  from  Turkey  (which  is  probably  the  best),  and  also  from  several 
other  countries.  It  is  certainly  one  of  the  most  valuable  drug«  in  use,  but 
should  not  be  used  indiscriminately.  It  relieves  pain,  and  is  used  with  great 
suceess  for  colic  and  various  other  diseases. 

i?#««.— One-half  to  one  and  a  half  drachms. 

OxKte  OF  Zinc. — This  is  an  inodorous,  tasteless,  yellowish- white  pow- 
der, and  insoluble  in  water  and  in  alcohol. 

I7»««.— Given  internally,  it  is  tonic  and  antispasmodic.  Its  principal  use 
is  oiteraal,  applied  to  excoriated  surfaces,  by  sprinkling  the  powder  on  the 
afifect-ed  part,  or,  in  the  form  of  an  ointment,  by  mixing  one  drachm  oxide 
of  zine  and  one  ounce  of  lard.  It  is  used  with  good  results  for  scratches, 
gjeaw  h'eelt,  and  other  sores  which  have  a  discharge  of  a  thin  fluid. 
An^lker  geod  ointment  may  be  made  by  adding  oxide  of  zinc  to  a  mixture 
of  shaved  castile  soap,  moistened  with  a  little  water  and  all  thoroughly 
mixed  together.  The  last  mixture  is  an  excellent  preparation  for  scratches 
and  grease  heels  on  horses  which  are  kept  at  work,  as  it  can  be  easily 
scraped  off  at  night,  so  that  the  surface  may  be  cleansed  before  another 
applieation  is  made  for  the  night.  It  allays  irritation  and  is  quite  soothing 
to  the  parts. 

JDost, — Internally,  it  is  given  in  doses  of  from  one-half  to  or.e  drachm. 

Red  Iodide  of  Mercubt,  (called,  also,  Biniodide  of  Mercury).  —This 
is  a  powerful  irritant  poison,  when  taken  internally,  and  is  now  used  only 
as  an  external  remedy.  It  is  a  scarlet-red  powder,  which,  like  other  prepar- 
ations of  mercury,  is  very  heavy  for  its  bulk;  not  soluble  in  water,  and  only 
slightly  so  in  alcohol.  It  is  held  in  great  repute  by  veterinary  surgeons  for 
swelli«g8  of  the  glands  of  the  neck,  tumors  and  unnatural  growths  ef  all 
kinds.  It  is  used  prineipally  with  Cantharides,  mixed  with  lard,  which  forms 
an  excelient  blister  for  various  purposes.  It  is  not  generally  used  where  it 
is  deswed  to  blister  a  large  surface,  as  it  produces  considerable  pain. 

H^SiN,  O'R  Resin. — This  is  the  residue  left  from  the  distillation  of  turpen- 
tine, and  is  used  by  hersemen  quite  fpeely,  and  oftentimes  is  the  cause  of 
much  HBMehief,  as  it  is  used,  to  a  considerable  extent,  to  cause  the  horse  to 
urinate  more  freely,  and  the  overdoses,  so  frequently  given,  are  often  the 
cause  of  various  diseases  ©f  the  kidneys  and  loins.  The  of  tener  rosin  is  given 
the  horse,  the  more  he  stands  in  need  of  it,  in  the  eyes  of  the  driver.  The 
kidney-s  become  overworked,  he  desires  to  urinate  more  frequently,  and  less 
urine  is  voided  at  each  time.    The  mischief  is  aot  seen,  and  the  ownei 


hastens  to  gi"^e  more  rosin,  thinking  to  remedy  the  defect  that  he  has  hem 
instrumental  in  producing.  It  should  be  remembered  that  powerful  dluret 
ics,  like  powerful  purgatives,  tend  only  to  weaken  and  to  debilitate.  If  there 
be  a  urinary  defect,  find  out  the  cause,  and,  if  possible,  have  it  removed, 
and  the  effect  will  cease ;  but  do  not  attempt  to  d%  s©  by  force,  against  ai! 
science  and  common  sense. 

Sweet  Spirits  of  Nitre.— This  is  generally  considered  a  good  house- 
hold remedy  for  fevers,  etc.  It  is  used  for  the  horse  t®  increase  the  action 
of  the  kidneys,  but  should  not  be  given  too  freely  in  all  cases  of  supposed 
inaction  of  the  kidneys 

Dose. — One  to  two  ounces,  given  with  a  little  cold  water. 

Sulphur.— Is  a  valuable  medicine,  given  internally,  for  rheumatism,  in 
doses  of  one-half  to  two  ounces,  and  also  for  various  disorders.  It  is  also 
used,  with  grand  success,  for  skin  diseases. 

Tar. — The  t-ar  used  in  this  country  is  prepared  mostly  from  a  species  of 
pine  growing  in  the  Southern  States.  Tar  consists  of  resinous  matter, 
united  with  the  acetic  acid,  oil  of  turpentine  and  various  volatile  empjTeu- 
matic  products,  and  colored  with  charcoal. 

Uses. — The  medical  properties  of  tar  are  similar  to  those  of  the  turpen- 
tines. It  is  used  occasionally,  with  good  results,  for  complaints  of  the 
urinary  passages,  and  also  for  coughs.  Externally,  it  is  used  for  foul  and 
indolent  sores;  it  is  also  an  excellent  application  to  the  bottom  of  the  foot, 
to  soften  the  hoof  when  it  is  too  hard  and  the  foot  sore.  Some  prefer  a 
mixture  of  glycerine  and  tar,  mixed  as  follows:  Take  of  tar  and  glycerine, 
each,  six  troy  ounces  >  and  of  starch,  in  powder,  two  drachms.  Mix  the 
starch  thoroughly  with  the  glycerine,  previously  warmed;  then  add  the  tar, 
and  heat  quickly  to  212°.  Strain,  if  necessary,  and  stir  the  mixture  while 
cooling.  Tar  should  be  kept  in  every  horse-shoeing  shop  for  putting  on  the 
foot,  usually  with  cotton  batting  or  oakum,  and  having  leather  nailed  on 
with  the  shoe. 

Base.— One  to  two  ounces,  repeated  two  or  three  times  a  day. 
White  Vitriol.  (Sulphate  of  Zinc.) — This  preparation  of  zinc  is  a  valua- 
ble medicine,  also,  for  healing  sores  and  wounds.  It  is  used,  with  good 
results,  for  healing  fresh  cuts  and  wounds,  or  ulcers,  whether  they  be 
healthy  or  unhealthy,  by  applying  a  solution  of  the  following  strength,  viz. : 
white  vitriol,  one  ounce ;  soft  water,  one  quart.  It  is  also  used,  with  very 
good  results,  in  eye  waters,  and,  perhaps,  is  one  of  the  very  best  of  medicines 
we  have  for  the  eye.  As  we  have  given  two  or  three  receipts  for  eye  waters, 
with  the  miscellaneous  receipts,  we  refer  all  who  are  interested  to  those. 

Dose.  — When  given  as  a  tonic,  ten  to  fifteen  grains  may  be  given,  dissolved 
in  water.  It  is  used,  with  good  results,  for  irritated  stomach,  loss  of  appw- 
tite,  eta 


Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Company's  New  Laboratory. 

ft  h  with  pleasure  that  the  Dr,  R.  J.  Kenpall  Co.  can  now  call  the  attention  of  their 
asany  friends  and  the  general  public  to  their  New  i^abor;itory,  of  which  the  cut  on  the  last 
page  of  the  cover  of  this  book  ii;  a  good  representation.  A  few  wordsof  explanation  mny 
be  of  interest.  The  maiii  building,  erected  a  few  years  sine^;,  is  three  stories  in  height, 
with  basement  under  th'-  whole  building.  Th«  lucition  is  delightful,  being- on  arise  of 
ground  wiiicit  gives  a  conimnndinsj;  view  of  the  whole  town,  and  from  rfie  tower  tlie  valley 
of  the  Mis.sisciuoi  river  can  be  seen  for  many  miles,  with  the  Gree«  Mountains  in  the  back- 
ground, and  the  valley  at  your  f©«t,  romhi'nes  to  make  as  rich  a  landscape  riew  as  oan  be 
had  in  this  c  ,untry.  The  far  fa-.ned  Mount  Mnnsfield,  which  is  snow-cappped  nearly  throe- 
fourths  of  the  year,  can  be  distinctly  seen  in  the  distance  witii  the  naked  eye.  The  build- 
ings and  the  sirtrroundings,  ar«  pronounced  by  many,  the  finest  in  the  cou-try. 
-The  building  is  divided  into  tive  different  departments,  via:  Bottling^,  1  noting^,  Adver- 
tising:, P.icking:  and  Clerical. 

I  N  THE  Basement  •  nc  large  room  is  reserved  for  Packing  purposes  exclusively.  The 
remainder  is  utilised  for  storage  of  manufactured  stock,  bottles,  packings  cases ,  three  larg^e 
furnaees  for  heating  the  eatire  building,  lire-proof  s-torajfc  vault,  etc.,  etc. 

A  freight  and  passenger  Elevator  takes  you  from  basem««t  to  loft,  rendering  aasy  access 
to  each  floor. 

On  thk  First  Flook  we  find  the  general  businoss  and  private  Offices  of  the  Company 
with  hi'-ge  fire-proof  vault  fir  usa  of  Book-keeping  and  Clerical  departments;  Printing 
Room  with  fire-proof  vault  for  s  ife  keeping  of  «iectrotype  plates  etc.,  four  large  printing- 
presses  u>ed  exclusively  »n  our  book  puhli«ation";,  two  yth  presses,  book  trimmer,  paper 
cutter,  etc.,  etc.     This  is  said  to  be  the  largest  pr!nLiH<f  establishment  in  the  State. 

The  Second  Floor  is  Occupied  by  Bottlinir,  Labeling  an'l  Corking  Departmeats, 
Bindery  witii  latest  injprovtd  wire  stitching  machine  and  beok  prese,  Folding  Room, 
Advertising  Department  and  Paper  St.ck  Room, 

The  Third  Flook  Con-slsts  of  two  large  rooms,  one  used  as  a  book  and  advertising 
material  Stock  Room  and  general  stwrage,  the  other  ns  a  Drng  Room  where  the  Chemintis 
engaged  in  compounding  the  various  pre(>aratioBS  manufactured, 

E.NG«INE  AND  BoiLER  R  )OM>i  ars  in  a  bride  Htructure  separate  from  the  main  building-, 
A  large  steam  engine  furnishes  »ower  for  ru  ming  the  various  printing  presses,  eleva- 
tor, machinery  and  pumping  water  tliat  is  supplied  the  City  by  this  Company. 

Witii  these  inoreased  facilities  the  Oompaiiy  find  that  even  now  they  have  hardly  room 
enough  to  mn-t  th«  ure^U  demand  made  upon  them,  and  at  an  early  day  t^icy  contemplate 
maKing  extensive  additions. 

The  gr«at  success  which  has  attended  tiie  introduction  of 

KENDALL'S  SPAVIN  CURE, 

In  all  parts  ot  the  United  States,  has  never  bean  equaled,  and  it  is  now  considered  hy  tha 
best  Veterinary  Surgeons  and  the  most  txtenfiive  horse  owners  in  the  country,  to  he  the 
greatest  discavery  in  the  Veterinary  science  of  tJie  NinetecHth  Century.  It  is  giving  tlie 
very  best  satisfaction  wherever  used. 

A  FEW  RKAKOiVS  why: 

1st.  //  daes  not  blister  or  cause  any  sore,  which  makes  it  a  desirable  liniment  for  man  as 
well  as  far  beast. 

2d.     //  is  sit  re  in  its  effect. 

jd.  A'^  a  household  liniment  it  has  no  equal.  Its  effects  on  human  flesh  are  marvelous. 
In  cases  of  rheumatism,  any  deep  seated  fain,  strain,  sprain,  or  any  lameness,  it  has  no 
tqual. 

4th.  //  cures  spavins,  splints,  ring-hone,  curb,  sprains,  swelling's,  and  all  kinds  of 
lameness. 

For  further  information,  address 

DR.  B.  J.  kf:ndall  company, 

Eiiosburgh  Falls,  Vermont,  U.  S.  A. 

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CONTENTS. 


Astringent  Cordial  -  -  Ss  : 
Abdominal  Dropsy  -  -  3  I 
Atrophy  -  -  -  -  .^7  | 
Ag^e  of  the  Horse  -  -  43! 
A  cerative    and    Laxative        I 

Balls  -  -  •  -  55 
Anodyne  Drenches  -  -  54 
Abscess  of  the  Lun^js  27 

Ahpcess  of  the  Brain  5 

Bog  Spavin  -  •  -  35 
B«ne  Spavin     -  -      i?,,  ^3 

Bots 3 

Brccdinsr  -       -       -        44 

Bronchitis  ...  -  6 
Baldness  -  -  -  -  3^ 
Burns  and  Scald*  .  -  -  6 
Bruises,    Cuts,    etc.,    on 

Horse  and  Man  -  .  -  50 
Callus  -  -  -  -  7 
Capped  Elbow  -  -  -  7 
Capped  Hock  -         -         7 

Capped  Knee  -      -      -     7 

Condition  Powders  -  -  v5 
Cautery  ....        8 

Chronic  Founder  -  -  10 
Chronic  Rheumatism  2S 

Colic        ....        -       S 

Corns in 

Cough         5*^ 

Cuts,  Wounds  and  Sores  5; 
Cracked  Metis  -  -  -  50 
Curb  -  .  -  -  -  10 
Cordial  Balls  ...  55 
Contracted   Hoof  or  Sore 

Feet 50 

Debility  -  -  -  -  n 
Diabetes  ...  -  54 
Diuretics  .  .  .  •  5!) 
Diuretic  Balls  -        .        54 

Diarrhoea  -  -  ,-  .13 
Dysentery,  Acute  .  •  -  12 
Doses  for  the  Morse  41,  42 
Distennper  -  -  -  13 
Epizootic  ....  13 
Eyc-W»tcr       •      -      •      S3 


Farcy              .      .            - 

'^  1 

Pneumom.-* 

2;. 

Firing         .      -              -     S, 

1 
'4  j 

I'r.t.    5-, lilt's    Renf>vating 

Firing  Horses         -      -     - 

'■! 

Powders 

. 

y5 

Foot  Diseases       -     -      . 

14 

Proud  i  iosh         -        - 

•57 

Founder 

15 

)»nK-Kve          .       .        . 

gi 

Fracture 

IC 

Plcuri.sy          .      . 

^7 

Frost  Bites 

iS 

P  11   y.\n         -      . 

27; 

53 

Fl.ituleiit  Colic         -      -     - 

V 

r.n   W'oTiiis 

, 

40 

Flesh   Wounds     -      -     57. 

5^ 

'::iuittor         .        .       - 

27, 

59 

Fever  Ralls         -       -       - 

51 

Cjj.irtrtev  Crack 

59 

Glanders         .... 

i.S 

lieceipt*^,  M .^cvll.Uicous 

CO 

Greasfc-heeis 

,0 

Rheumatism 

28 

Heaves 

.G 

Rintr-bf-ne 

2g 

Hide.boiind 

20 

Ring-worm 

to 

Hints  on  Food     -       -     - 

20 

S»..ddie  Galls      - 

3'''. 

5.i 

Hip-joint  Lameness     -     - 

2! 

Scratches 

30 

Horse  Liniments       -       ^1. 

5', 

Scratches  and  Grease. 

\mt] 

5' 

I-nllammaiion  of  Stomach 

22 

>.oe  Boil         -      .      . 

■ 

7 

liitiuenza         .      .      .      - 

^\ 

Shoeing  Horses     - 

-    - 

46 

Interfering:         .       -     .      - 

23 

Shoulder  Lameness 

30 

In  Measuring  Liquids 

43 

Sl!Ouldt;r.j'  ^int  Lanier. 

ess 

3' 

Inflammation  of  Bladder 

24 

Sores       .... 

3' 

Inflammation  of  Kidnevs 

24 

Spavin      -       -         -      - 

33 

Inl'.ammation  of  B'^wels 

5 

Splint     -         .     .      -     - 

30 

Kidneys,  Disease  of    -     - 

A^ 

Sprains         -       -     - 

:/^ 

Kendall's  Si)avin  Cure 

74 

Siagi'cts         -       -       - 

36 

Kendall's    Spavin     Cure, 

Stifle-)  .'int  Lameness 

37 

Wiiolesa'le  Agents  for 

75 

Svi-eeney 

37 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on 

Strangles 

- 

'3 

Human  Flesh 

64 

Sure  m.-.ulh  and  Lips 

5S 

Kendall's    Spavin    Cure, 

Skin  Diseases 

31 

Our  Experience   with 

63 

Tape  Worm 

39 

Lauicness         .      .       .      - 

35 

Tliorouahpin 

3S 

Laiiipers         .... 

25 

Tenia                -       -      • 

- 

39 

Lungs,  Diseases  of    -     - 

'■5 

Tumors 

38 

Lung  Ftver 

■■^5 

Thrush         -       - 

S6 

60 

Laminitis         .      .       .      - 

'5 

Tonic  Balis         -       - 

56 

Lumbi'ici         .... 

40 

To  Grow  Hair 

- 

bo 

Miiccilaneous  Receipts 

5'-> 

To  Horse  Owners 

- 

61 

Ma-r.ge          

i2 

Unhealthy  IHcers       - 

57 

Mange,  Itch,  etc.      - 

33 

Water  Farcy 

38 

57 

Nasal  Gleet 

27 

Wind  Galls         -      - 

. 

39 

Navicular  Disease      - 

■  ^ 

Worms 

-  39 

60 

Occult  Spavin         .     -      - 

35 

Yellow  Waters 

- 

49 

Ointnjent  for  Horses     - 

52 

WW:  ranc-mio 

PINK-EYE.— The  name  "pink-eye'*  has  been  extensively  used  in  th!« 
country  during  the  severe  epidemic  which  occurred  in  the  fall  of  r88i,  to 
designate  an  epidemic  distemper.  This  disease,  although  not  by  any 
means  a  new  disease,  prevailed  to  an  alarming  extent  during  the  last  epi- 
demic; but  it  prevails  more  or  less  in  some  partsof  the  country  in  a  milder 
form  almost  every  spring  and  fall,  and  is  more  likely  to  attack  horses  in 
crowded  cities  than  those  of  the  country.  At  times,  it  seems  to  be  conta- 
gious, especially  among  young  horses,  'it  is  a  species  of  influenza. 

Symptoms. — At  first  the  horse  appears  dull,  with  a  disinclination  to 
move;  the  knees  tremble,  the  eyes  are  swollen  and  look  reddish,  especially 
in  the  inner  corners,  and  the  lids  are  also  swollen  and  red;  the  ej'es  are 
quite  sensitive  to  light,  and  are  stuck  up  with  puss.  The  membrane  lin- 
ing the  nostril  is  red,  and  appears  inflamed,  as  well  as  the  membranes  ex- 
tending into  the  throat.  More  or  less  discharge  from  the  nostrils,  and 
swelling  and  tenderness  of  the  glands  of  the  neck  and  throat.  There  is 
considerable  fever  from  the  beginning,  and  the  hind  legs  swtll,  fir^^t  one, 
and  then  the  other,  and  this  swelling  sometimes  extends  up  to  the  sheath 
and  along  the  bellj .  The  tongue  is  foul,  appetite  poor,  the  urine  scanty, 
bowels  constipated,  the  saliva  or  matter  runs  freely,  and  it  i';  with  difficulty- 
that  the  horse  is  able  to  swallow.  In  some  cases,  the  swelling  under  the 
jaw  suppurates  and  leaves  an  abscess.  There  is  usually  considerable  loss  of 
strength  early  in  the  disease.  The  cause  seems  to  be  a  variable  state  of  the 
atmosphere,  or  sudden  changes  from  heat  to  cold  or  dry  to  wet,  an.d  as 
this  may  vary  in  its  extent  and  character  in  different  seasons,  we  find  that 
there  is  some  difference  in  the  extent  as  well  as  the  symptoms  of  dirlerent 
epidemics;  that  is,  the  cases  which  occur  this  year  which  may  onlv  extend 
over  some  particular  part  of  the  country,  will  have  certain  symptoms  com- 
mon to  most  of  those  it  attacks,  and  which,  perhaps,  has  not  occurred  iti 
any  epidemic  for  years.  The  disease  often  leaves  the  horse  in  a  bad  con- 
dition, and  bronchitis,  nasal  gleet,  or  glanders  may  result  from  it.  If  the 
horse  is  not  in  much  distress,  coughs  strong,  does  not  a])pear  weak,  eats  well, 
with  a  moderate  pulse,  and  the  discharge  appears  healthy,  and  of  only 
moderate  quantity,  there  will  usually  be  but  little  danger  if  properly  cared 
for;  but  if  there  is  great  prostration,  with  inordinate  local  and  constitu- 
tional symptoms,  the  danger  is  very  great. 

Treatment. — The  most  important  part  of  our  treatment,  is  giving  the 
powders  described  on  page  95,  continuing  their  useuntil  the  patient  is  con- 
valescent to  prevent  any  bad  after  effects. 

Any  person,  who  will  take  into  consideration  the  state  of  the  patient, 
will  readily  see  that  if  prostrated,  he  should  be  strengthened  and  built  up  by 
proper  remedies,  nourishment,  pure  air,  and  good  care.  Give  the  patient 
a  good  place  in  a  well-ventilated  stable  without  any  draught  or  air  which 
will  reach  him,  with  a  good,  clean  bed  of  straw;  and  if  the. weather  is  cold, 
be  particular  to  blanket  well.  Give  bran  mashes,  instead  of  solid  food,  for 
two  or  three  days,  or  until  some  improvement  is  manifest;  and  instead  oi 
giving  cold  water  to  drink,  give  a  plenty  of  flaxseed  gruel,  especially  if  the 
throat  symptoms  are  severe;  or  if  the  flaxseed  cannot  be  obtained,  use  in- 
stead oatmeal  gruel,  which  should  be  allowed  in  abundance.  The  discharge 
from  the  nose  may  be  encouraged  by  pouring  boiling  water  onto  one  or  two 
quarts  of  bran,  ten  drops  of  carbolic  acid,  a  small  handful  of  salt  and  hops 
all  mixed  together,  and  held  under  a  tunneled-shaped  piece  of  cloth  or 
blanket,  which  will  conduct  the  steam  up  to  the  head.  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  is  one  of  the  best  applications  to  the  throat  that  can  be  made,  by  ap- 
plying it  two  or  three  times  a  day,  and  rubbing  it  down  to  the  akin  jjently. 


FOR  HUMAN  FLESH, 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  Refined  Stands 

Without  a  Rival, 

A  great  many  of  our  patrons  after  trying  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  tor  Rheumatism,  in  all  its  ditierent  forms,  also  sprains,  in- 
jured limbs  &c.  in  fact  every  ailment  the  human  body  is  subject  to, 
write  us  to  publish  their  experience,  and  announce  the  efficacy  of 
this  celebrated  liniment,  w^hen  applied  to  human  flesh.  We  do 
this  with  pleasure,  as  far  as  our  space  will  allow,  and  give  here- 
with a  few  of  the  many  testimonials  received  from  time  to  time, 
showing  most  wonderful  results. 

Please  remember  that  we  have  refined  the  Spavin  Cure  ex- 
pressly for  Human  Flesh,  and  have  put  the  price  within  reach  of  all 
50cts  a  bottle.  We  challenge  the  record  of  any  liniment  ever 
placed  upon  the  market  to  equal  that  made  by  Kendall's  Spavin 
Cure  Refined  for  quick  efficacious  work  making  wonderful  cures, 
in  many  instances,  restoring  to  health  arid  strength  persons  whose 
ailments  have  baffled  the  skill  of  scientific  physicians. 

For  directions  in  regard  to  its  use  see  page  72. 

WONDERFUL   CURES. 
HIP  DISEASE. 

Denmark,  Mich.,  Aug,  13th,  iSp*. 
Dr.  B.  T.  Kkndall  Co., —Gentlemen  :  I  wish  to  add  my  testimony  to  the  wonderful  effect 
your  kefined  Spavin  Cure  had  on  me.  When  iS  years  of  age  I  had  wtiite  swelling  on  knee, 
confined  to  mv  bed  all  winter.  I  recovered  from  that,  then  the  trouble  went  to  my  hip. 
The  Doctors  said  1  had  hip  disease,  would  never  be  any  better.  My  leg  began  to  psrish  and 
I  became  a  complete  cripple.  After  trying  every  thing  in  the  shape  of  liniments,  and  suf- 
ferine- intense  pai-n  for  four  years,  day  and  night,  I  was  induced  to  try  your  Kendalls 
Spavin  Cure  Refined  for  human  flesh.  After  using  one-half  dozen  bottles  the  pain  ceased. 
I  continued  using  it  for  nearly  a  year.  I  have  so  far  recovered  my  health  tlvat  I  can  now  do 
as  g-ood  a  days  work  as  anv  of  my  neighbors.  I  am  entirely  free  from  pam  and  have  been 
since  I  beo-ah  using  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  1  cannot  speak  too  highly  of  your  liniment, 
as  it  has  been  worth  hundreds  of  dollars  to  me.  Would  be  pleased  to  give  you  further  in- 
formation  should  you  so  desire.  WHITFIELD  BAKER. 


Kecksburg,  Pa.,  Jan.  i2th, '91. 
Dr.  B.T.  Kendall  Co., —Dear  Sirs:   I  have  used  your   Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  on  two  . 
horses  for  spavins  and  cured  both  of  them.   V/hile  in  the  army  I  contracted  hip  disease  and 
the  onlv  relief  I  could  get  was  by  using  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  _  Tins  unsohciied. 
Enclosed  find  stamps  for  two  books,  one  tor  myself  and  one  for  a  friend. 

Respectfully,  FRANKLliN  CKISE. 

PILES. 

Mason,  Ohio,  Feb.  9th,  '91. 

Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co., -Dear  Sirs  :  Please  send  me  your  "Treatise  on  the  Horse,"  as  ad- 

vertised   in   the    Stockman   and  Farmer.     I  have  used  vour  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  |nr  the 

piles  and  I  find  it  will  give  relief  quicker  th»n  anv  thing  I  ever  tried.     I  have  been  afflicted 

With  it  for  twenty  years  and  your  Spavin  Cure  is  the  only  thing  which  wil    cure  pil^. 

Yours  Respectfully,  AUSTIN  McCREARY. 


§4 


LOCK  JAW. 


36  Wil!«w  Deli,  North  Adams,  Mass.  Sept.  24th,  '93. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Ce., — Dear  Sirs  :  One  year  ago  Jnne  niy  husband  and  myselt  lived 
in  Ft.  Worth,  Texas.  I  stuck  a  pine  splinter  in  my  foot  aud  it  threw  me  into  lockjaw.  I 
was  attended  by  Urs.  Thompson  and  Talbott  of  1- 1.  Worth.  They  performed  an  operation 
on  my  limb,  stretching  tlie  fterve,  which  was  very  painful.  The  Doctors  had  no  hopes  ot 
my  life  but  by  the  js^racc  ot  God,  after  a  very  painful  sickness  of  nine  weeks,  1  was  able  to 
sit  up;  but  then  my  limb  was  all  drawn  up  and  my  toes  were  drawn  down  towards  my  heel. 
T.he  Doctors  said  1  c-ould  never  walk  without  the  use  of  crutches.  As  soon  as  I  could  sit  up 
in  bed  I  asked  uiy  husband  to  get  me  a  bnttlt?  of  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure;  he  got  me  a  bottle 
;!nd  every  bodv  biughed  .saying  1  did  not  have  a  spavin.  I  applied  it  in  fact  J  kept  it  on  all 
of  tiie  time,  and  in  four  weeks  I  could  walk  with  one  crutch,  in  eight  weeks  I  could  walk 
without  any  at  all  and  now  I  can  walk  without  limping.  My  limb  still  pains  me  a  good 
deal  but  think  with  the  the  use  of  the  Spavin  Cure  it  will  he  as  good  as  ever  in  ai'other  year. 
1  am  very  grateful  for  whRt  it  has  d(jne  for  ine.  You  can  use  mv  name  if  you  choose. 
Your  friend,  MRS.  ELLA  S.  JEFFERS. 

SPINAL  INJURY. 

Skattle,  W.  T.,  D«c.  ioth,'87. 

Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co., — Dear  Sirs  :  What  will  you  send  me  x  gross  of  Kendall's  Spavin 

Cure  Retined    for?     Fifteen  years  ago  I  was  injured  in  the  back  by  wrestling,   have    b«en 

using  other  remedies  but  found  your  Kendal  i's  Spav  in  Cure  to  be  the  best,  it  is  doijig  me  lots 

of  good.  Yours  truly,  O.  D.  BUITERFIELD. 

ULCER. 

Mt.  Tabor,  N.  C,  Mar.  aoth,  '91. 

Dr.  B.J.  Kendall  Co., — Dear  Sirs:  T  must  send  you  my  grateful  r«spects  for  your 
Kendall's  Spavin  Cure.  1  write  the  truth.  My  wife  has  been  under  the  Doctors  G«re  for 
twelve  months.  I  tried  seven  and  thev  all  failed.  I  read  one  of  your  pamphlets  and  1  went 
and  got  some  of  your  Spavin  Cure  an3  used  it.     Now  she  can  go  wherever  she  wishes. 

The  Ductcrs  called  it  ulcer,  Yours  truly,  W.  FIPPS. 

SPRAINS. 

STURGErjN  Bay,  Wis.,  Sept.  iSth,  1893. 

Dk.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co.,— Dear  Sirs :  I  have  used  one  bottle  of  your  Kendall's  Sj'avin 
Cure.  I  sprained  tny  knce.by  falling  oft  a  hiyh  sidewalk.  I  used  all  kinds  ot  medicines 
but  they  did  not  seem  to  help  me,  1  also  employed  the  most  prominent  docfors  ot  our  vacin- 
ity  for  over  two  weeks  and  they  did  n<^>t  help  mc  in  the  least.  I  was  advised  to  use  Kcndnll's 
Spavin  Cure  and  I  used  only  one  bottle,  the  third  lime  I  nibbed  it  on  my  knee  it  helped  me. 

1  never  in  all  my  life  hearcl  of  medicine  that  worked  so  fast,  just  like  a  charm.  I  would 
not  b'^  without  Kendall'^  Spavin  Cure  m  the  house.  1  cannot  recommend  it  enough,  it  is 
the  finest  Cure  invented.  I  cannot  express  my  feelings,  what  a  groat  cure  it  is  and  in  help- 
ing me  BO  nicely.  When  I  commenced  usinnit  I  had  to  go  on  crutches  abd  now  I  can  go 
without  crutch  or  cane.  How  ghid  I  would  feel  if  I  could  onl>  shake  hands  with  the  pro- 
pri'.toi  of  the  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,  I  could  not  thank  him  enough.  1  can  cheerfully  lec- 
ommend  it  to  the  public  as  beingonc  of  the  finest  and  grandest  liniments  evermanutactured 
Yours  truly,  MISS  LCUISE  A.  LEONHARDT. 

BUNIONS. 

Cochran's  Mill?:,   Pa.- Feb.  3rd,  *oi. 

Dn.  B.  T-  Kendall  Co., — Dear  Sirs  :  I  have  u^ed  your  Kendall's  Spavin  Cureand  think 

it  a  good  liniment.     1  have  cured  a  troublesome  bunion  for  mv  \\  ife  with  vout  Spavin  Cure. 

Respectfully,  S'.  M.  GIBSON. 

CHILBLAINS. 

Church  Hill,  Trumble  Co.,  O.,  Dec.  sth,  1893. 
Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co., — Gentlemen  :  Please  send  me  your  "Treatise  wn  ihe  Horse". 
Tl-.ree  years  ago  my  husband  had  such  bad  fc  t  it  was  with  difficulty  he  could  get  on  even 
a  pairof  larirc  ;irtic  overshoe"?.  The  feet  were  purple,  and  he  o.uld  not  rest  d;iy  or  night. 
He  tried  everv  thing  he  wouki  hear  of  without  receiving  any  benefit,  until  he  used  Kendall's 
Sjiavin  Cure  when  to  our  suprise  the  first  application  gave  him  relief,  and  now  his  teet 
are  about  well.  We  recommend  your  Kendall "s  Spavin  Cure  to  everv  one,  and  cannot  praise 
it  enough.  MRS.  CHARLES  GENSHEIJVIER, 


PROF,  mn  HORSE  AND  CATfLE  HeHOTATING  POf DM 


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HaviugthoroMgrfaly  tested  the  virtues  of 
the  ai)Ove  uaiufd  powd w.s  and  foniid  them 
to  be  the  most  reniaikaMe  aud  valuable 
]>ov.deii?  we  have  ever  kiiowu  to  V>e  xi^eA 
tor  hoises  or  caftl  ,  we  have  coiiipJeted 
arrangements  whereby  \vc  ar«  enabled  to 
t'lu•n:^■h    the>e    powdwrs   to  onr    patrons 
throughout  the  Inited  States,  having' se- 
.>,r^?-^"\"-      c  red  the  Soi  E  AuENCY   for  the  United 
ic  T-^  ^^    states?  aud  Caiiada. 
^  -  AS  A  LLoOi)  PURIFIER  these  pow- 

ders have  no  equal  t  ■  our  knowh  dtre  for 
aay  di!<ease  or  bad  condition  eau.-ed  by  impure  bh>od.  Every  man  knows,  or  shoiiid  know, 
that  thousands  of  horrfe?  are  sick  or  in  wau  condition',  as  their  owners  say,  ^iiwply  beeause 
their  bleod  is  impure,  wliisli  is  caused  by  the  horse  leint;  kept  in  a  baz'n  where  the  atmos- 
phere is  I'ottl.  or  by  belnif  fed  on  improper  l#od.  V\  e  h.avw  no  ho^itai.cy  in  payiiiif  that 
Prof.  Fijnt's  R;.N0VATiNa,  Pown  rs;  are  ll»e  rery  h- t^t  vine  y  k  oirn  \in  our  opinion) 
for  auy  ill  condition  or  sickness  caused  by  i-.i-.pure  blood,  v/hich  maj-  be  known  by  the 
horse  looking  poor,  beinsr  dull,  coat  being  v<  mrh  and  not  lookinir  thrifty,  hide  bound,  legs 
Bwelling.  etc.  We  never  knew  it  to  fail,  (in  a;iy  case  of  ill  condition  as  d«seribed  abo\Hi, 
after  one  or  two  pounds  had  been  given  to  a  hocfce  accordiag  t«  directions;,  but  w  hat  thf  horse 
would  fat  uj)  in  a  very  short  nme,  aud  act  entirely  c.ilYereut,  really  makinirhini  a  nev.  horse. 
FUR  COUGHS.  We  have  always  lonnd  it  a  periect  cure  for  every  kind  of  a  cough, 
whether  (<  short  cmration  or  ot  long  standing:  if  given  uniil  one  to  three  pounds  had 
been  us^ttd  foj"  casew  o.  long  standing.     Also,  a  ]>i<nect  cure  for  epizootic. 

FIEAVFCS.  We  never  iiav.  haifoccasicni  to  u.-e  any  r.  medy  for  tids  disease  ourselves, 
but  several  parlies  have  reported  to  !■.!*  that  they  lave  tun  d  casts  <  f  heaves  wiih  Prop. 
Flints  R1':n.-.vati::u  Powj-k-s,  ar  d  *ve  i  .  I'eve  them  to  lie  excellent  for  this  disease. 

W^e  can  send  thece  powders  by  muU,  poataye  prepaul.  for  ,50  c<s.,  for  a  large  package 
weighing  about  one  pound,  or  five  packages  for  $3.35.     Address  ail  orders  to 

DR.   B.   J.    KENDALL    CO., 

Euosburgh  Falls,  Vermont^ 


KENDALL'S    BLISTER. 

We  M'i^h  to  Lave  it  understood'  that  "KENDALL'S  BLIS- 
TER" is  entirely  (ijilereni  troni  "  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure,"  as  the 
latter  does  not  blister. 

"  Kend^dl's  Blister"  Is  an  excellent  remedy  for  spavins,  (espe- 
^  daily  blood  or  bog  spavins),  ring-bone,  splmt,  or  any  similar 
ditiiculty.  In  nil  bad  cases  of  long  standing  avc  think  they  can 
be  more  successfully  treated  by  tlie  use  of  "  KENDALL'S  BLISTER,"  in 
connection  with  "KENDALL'S  SPA  MN  CUKE,"  (as  directed  on  labels,) 
than  by  anj^  other  remedies  in  use,  f^s  many  cases  which  will  not  yield  to 
any  other  remedies,  or  to  either  of  these  alone,  Avill  soon  jield  to  the  use  of 
our  Blister,  followed  up  by  the. use  of  our  Sp.win  Cuke,  as  directed. 

Besides  our  Blister  being  a  complete  remedy  when  used  with  the  Spavin 
Cure,  wx  think  it  is  v/ell  adapted  to  all  cases  Vv'here  any  blister  would  be 
applicable. 

This  Blister  is  not  like  many,  so  powerfid  as  to  destroy  the  skin  and  other 
tissues,  yet  it  is  very  effective,  and  we  believe  the  very  best  preparation,  of 
its  kind,  wiiich  is  now  in  use. 

Although  this  Blister  was  first  designed  to  be  used  with  the  Spavin  Cure, 
we  have  learned  that  it  works  admirtibly  tdone,  in  many  cases,  and  where 
parties  live  at  a  distance,  and  can  not  llnd  tht;  Spavin  Cure  at  their  stores, 
they  can  easily  obtain  our  Blister  b^Morwarding  us  the  price  (50  c),  and 
we  will  send,  by  return  mail,  to  any  address. 

Our  Blister  is  put  up  in  tin  boxes  and  can  be  sent  by  mail  with  perfect 
safety  to  any  Dart,  of  the  world 

®S«,  B,  I,  KENDALL  CO.,  EnosburgJi  FaUs,  Vwsasal 


^  RETAIL  PRICE  LIST. 

Kendairs  Spavin  Cure 

FOR    ANIMALS, 

The  Reliable  Remedy  for  Spavins,  Splints,  Curbs,  Ring- 
bones, Galls,  Callous,  Swellings,  Sprains  &c.  It  CureS  the 
Lameness  and  Removes  the  Blemish.  Far  Human  Flesh 
it  is  an  excellent  Liniment  and  can  be  used  with  perfect  safety. 

Price  $1.00  per  Bottle,  6  for  $5.oo. 

Kendall's  Spavin  Cure 

REFINED  FOR  HUMAN  FLESH. 

For  Rheumatism,  Neuralgia,  Corns,  Bunions,  Frost-Bites, 
Burns,  Chilblains,  Fellons,  or  any  Fain,  Bruise,  Cut  or  Lameness. 

It  has  Strength  to  Penetrate  and  Virtue  tp  Cure 

cases  that  are  not  affected  in  the  least  by  ordinary  liniments. 

Price  socts.  per  Bottle,  6  for  $2.50 

Kendall's  Blister. 

To  be  used  in  connection  with  Kendall's  Spavin  Cure  for  Ob- 
stinate and  Long-Standing  Cases  of  Spavin,  Splint,  Curb, 
Ringbone  &c. 

Price  50cts  per  Box,  6  for  $2.50 

Prof.  Flint's  HeSng  Powders 

The  Best  Article  Known  as  A  Blood  Purifier,  also  for 

Coughs,  Pink-Eye,  Heaves,  Hide-Bound,  Rough  Coat,  Epizootic 
&c.    These  Powders  are  made  from  Absolutely  Pure  DrugS 

and  for  this  reason  they  give  Perfect  Satisfaction. 
Price  socts  per  One  Pound  Package,  5  for  $2.25 
"      25cts     "  Half        "  "  5  for  $1.15 

These  Remedies  are  for  Sale  by  All  Drag8:ists, 

or  Address  Dr.  B.  J.  Kendall  Co., 

Enosburg  Palls,  Vt.,  U.  S.  A. 
All  Goods  sent  on  receipt  of  above  prices  by  Mail  ©r  Exprets 

Gl&i^^fM  or  Postage  Pai4. 


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